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

The night sky is more than just the moon and stars, if you know when and where to look.
Night sky October 2026 — What to look for in the sky this month

By Jules-Pierre Malartre Last updated

Reference Discover the best things to see in the night sky this month, from planets to moon meet-ups and deep-sky wonders.

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The moon cozies up to the 'Seven Sisters' Pleiades tonight — here's how to see the close encounter

By Jules-Pierre Malartre Published

See the waning gibbous moon meet the Pleiades star cluster and put your observing skills to the test.

Stargazing
A ghostly pyramid of light is about to appear before dawn — here's how to see it

By Jules-Pierre Malartre, Daisy Dobrijevic Published

A ghostly "false dawn" is about to light up the predawn sky — if you know where to look.

Stargazing
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