Jules-Pierre Malartre

Jules-Pierre Malartre

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In 2005, Jules-Pierre quit a promising aerospace engineering career to become a freelance writer. He's been an avid amateur astronomer, model rocketeer and space enthusiast since he saw the Eagle land on the moon. When he is not writing technical procedures, newspaper and magazine articles or web content, he is out there watching the sky or launching rockets into it.

Latest articles by Jules-Pierre Malartre

Night sky July 2026: What you can see tonight

By Jules-Pierre Malartre last updated

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during July 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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Look up! The moon and Venus will stage a rare daytime disappearing act today

By Jules-Pierre Malartre last updated

The moon will briefly hide Venus during a rare daytime occultation on June 17, visible from parts of North America.

Stargazing

Don't miss this beautiful 3-planet parade after sunset tonight — it won't last long

By Jules-Pierre Malartre last updated

Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will form a striking 3-planet parade low above the western horizon after sunset tonight (June 12), offering a brief but beautiful show.

Stargazing

Rare daytime meteor shower peak this week — here's how to see (and even hear) them

By Jules-Pierre Malartre published

Most meteor showers are seen after dark, but the Arietids offer a rare chance to spot shooting stars in the dawn sky.

Meteors & Meteor Showers