Moon-Size View of Mars? An Old Hoax Returns
The infamous Mars hoax has reared its ugly head again, but don't be fooled. Mars won't appear larger than the full moon. READ MORE »

	You Can Catch a Crescent Venus in Telescopes
Venus is shining bright this week and appears as a crescent as it makes way for a show from Jupiter. READ MORE »

	See Jupiter and the Moon: 6 Degrees of Separation
This week, Jupiter and the nearly full moon make great skywatching targets. READ MORE »

	Tonight's Full Moon Won't Really Be Full
The moon is tricky. Just when you think it's full, celestial mechanics throws a curveball. READ MORE »

	Perseid Meteor Shower Lives Up to Its Promise
The 2010 Perseid meteor shower lived up to its promise of a meteor per minute just before dawn today. READ MORE »

	Farthest Full Moon of 2010 on Tuesday Is Smallest, Too
The moon's orbit is not circular. So this moon will be less impressive than others. READ MORE »

	See the Secretive X-37B Space Plane in Orbit with Phone App
Seasoned skywatchers can get some help spotting the mysterious U.S. Air Force space plane with a new phone app. READ MORE »

	Neptune Nears End of First Orbit Since Its Discovery in 1846
On Aug. 20, Neptune will be in opposition, completing its first trip around the sun since its discovery in 1846. Seasoned skywatchers may be able to see Neptune during opposition as it completes its first orbit since its discovery. READ MORE »

	'Dog Days' of Summer Have Celestial Origin
The "dog days" of summer officially came to an end this week, but few know what the expression means. The phrase actually has a celestial origin. READ MORE »

	Perseid Meteor Shower Poses Minimal Risk to Spacewalking Astronauts
The Perseid meteor shower may dazzle skywatchers during its peak tonight, but it poses no threat to astronauts in space, NASA says. READ MORE »

	Spectacular Meteor Shower and Rare Planet Alignment Coincide
The Perseid meteor shower and a rare planet alignment both occur this week. READ MORE »

	Perseid Meteor Shower Unleashes Bright Fireball
The Perseid meteor shower is peaking this week and announced its annual August arrival with a bright fireball over Alabama, NASA officials say. READ MORE »