The Geminid meteor shower is coming 13 December, and planets are lining up — literally — for this magnificent display! — The Geminid meteor shower will be visible on the night of 13 December, providing skygazers a chance to witness one of the year’s most dazzling displays of shooting stars. In addition, this performance will be joined by dazzling contributions from a trio of planets. Through most of the month…

Seeing Uranus in November offers amateur astronomers a chance to view this planet as it reaches its brightest. — Seeing Uranus in November offers amateur astronomers a chance to view this planet as it reaches its brightest. Five planets were known to ancient people — Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn danced in the night sky against the backdrop of “stationary” stars. …

The night sky in October is marked by Mercury, Venus, and a pair of meteor showers — and did we mention Astronomy Day? — The night sky in October is marked by Mercury, Venus, and a pair of meteor showers — and did we mention Astronomy Day? This October, amateur astronomers will delight in fabulous views of Mercury and Venus, along with a pair of meteor showers. Throughout the month, skygazers will see Venus…

RS Ophiuchi just erupted as a nova — here is a look at what is happening, and how to see this “new star” — RS Ophiuchi just erupted as a nova — here is a look at what is happening, and how to see this “new star” Roughly 5,000 light years from Earth, a pair of stars huddle together in an explosive relationship. …

Why you should view Saturn on 2 August — the Ringed Planet is lining up for a show. — Why you should view Saturn on 2 August — the Ringed Planet is lining up for a show. Saturn and Jupiter have been chasing each other around the sky this year, and on Monday, 2 August, at 11:06 PDT/AZ Saturn will reach opposition — the point in its orbit when…

The Moon, Mars, and Venus will huddle close together on the night of 12 July. Here’s how to see it. — The Moon, Mars, and Venus will huddle close together on the night of 12 July. Here’s how to see it. Early on the evening of Monday, 12 July, a thin crescent Moon will be seen low on the horizon, just after sunset. Just half a degree below and to the…

The Moon in June flirts with the planets of our Solar System, and puts on one sweet sight — Here’s how to watch it all happen! — The Moon in June flirts with the planets of our Solar System, and puts on one sweet sight — Here’s how to watch it all happen! Our planetary companion is putting on quite a show for amateur astronomers all around the globe during the month of June! …

A solar eclipse on June 10 will put on a show for Canada and Siberia, with lesser displays in Europe and the northeastern United States — A solar eclipse on June 10 will put on a show for Canada and Siberia, with lesser displays in Europe and the northeastern United States A solar eclipse on June 10 will grace parts of northern Canada and Siberia, where well-placed viewers will see the event as an annular solar…