Latest articles by Geoff Gaherty
In mid-July 2013, skywatchers will be able to observe the moon moving in relation to Spica and Saturn. Also, Mars and Jupiter appear to move together in the morning sky.
Venus is shining low in the western evening sky. On Wednesday, July 3, Venus shines with the Beehive Cluster of stars. Here's how to see it.
The cosmic scorpion constellation Scorpius actually looks like its namesake, unlike many other constellations.
Mercury and the solstice make this a can't-miss week in skywatching.
The moon, Saturn and the bright star Spica shine together.
Ophiuchus, a rarely spotted constellation, makes an appearance in the summer sky.
Don't miss your chance to see three bright planets in the night sky.
The mountains of the moon are visible for those that wish to see them this month.
Parts of Australia and the Pacific region will get a rare skywatching treat on Thursday and Friday.
Bright constellations, galaxies and a globular cluster are on show in the night sky.
Saturn will be at its best and brightest in the predawn sky on Sunday (April 28). Here's how to see Saturn at opposition.
You can't see any footprints, but it's still neat to observe the six Apollo landing sites through a telescope.
Want to see Jupiter in daylight? Here's how:
You can see all but a few of the 110 Messier objects in a single night this weekend.
Spring is the season for hunting galaxies. Look eastward around 10 p.m. this weekend to explore 'the realm of the galaxies.'
The day and night are exactly the same length during today's equinox.
A close conjunction of the moon and Jupiter is sure to dazzle stargazers this week.
Is it PANSTARRS, PanSTARRS or Pan-STARRS?
Comet Pan-STARRS is currently the brightest comet in the night sky in recent years, but only the opening act for 2013.
Made of interplanetary dust, the Zodiacal Light is a faint haze in the night sky.
There's plenty to see now on Earth's nearest neighbor.
