The Science Behind the Aug. 1 Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse Aug. 1 will be seen only by a handful of observers. READ MORE »

	Giant Jupiter Shines Bright
Three planets are now putting on a show as prominent evening luminaries. READ MORE »

	Why Stars Have Seasons
Why are most star patterns associated with specific seasons of the year? READ MORE »

	Full Moon Names for 2008
The Native Americans gave names to each recurring full moon. READ MORE »

	Old Comets for a New Year
As 2008 starts, Comet Tuttle puts on a nice show for backyard skywatchers. READ MORE »

	Must-See Meteor Shower Friday Morning
The Quadrantid meteor shower is due to reach maximum in the predawn hours. READ MORE »

	The Winter Sky: Planets, Stars and Cool Shapes
If you can stand the cold, there's plenty to see. READ MORE »

	Shooting the Moon Part 2
Unlike the planets that hide close to the sun for months and wallow in the lowest reaches of the ecliptic for years at a time � the moon is always there for you. READ MORE »

	See Mars Now: Red Planet Shines Bright
Mars will be closer to Earth this month than any time until 2016. READ MORE »

	Shooting the Moon
It opens with a bang - a total lunar eclipse on the evening of March 3. This will be a glorious show for North Americans who will see the moon rise above the eastern horizon shaded in the rusty hues of totality. A great photo opportunity with a repeat performance on August 28 (in case you miss it.) But this is just the beginning. READ MORE »

	Practical Astronomy: Figure Out How Dark Your Sky Is
An easy way to make a quick determination is to seek out the constellation Ursa Minor, the Little Bear, popularly known as the Little Dipper. READ MORE »

	How Far are the Constellations?
The poet Walt Whitman said, “I do not want the constellations any nearer, I know they are very well where they are.” But where are they, exactly? READ MORE »