A brown dwarf is wobbling on its path around a star in a manner that indicates it has its own giant satellite. This ...
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...
What planet is next to the moon tonight? Here's why Venus is shining like a star near the crescent moon and when to see the pairing this weekend.
The crescent moon joins Mars, Venus and some of the brightest stars to kick off the summer 2024 skywatching season. Last month, we called attention to a celestial assembly involving the moon, two ...
Each Monday I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead, but be sure to check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy ...
A slender crescent moon, Mars and Aldebaran and two sparkling star clusters will create a beautiful predawn scene for early risers on July 11.
The moon’s gotten bigger in recent years. It’s the same physical size, same distance from Earth and traces the same elliptical orbit. But it’s more present in the day to day — and night to night. On ...