Night Sky - Stargazing and Night Sky Watching

Moon and Jupiter Get Together Friday to Celebrate Lunar Landing Anniversary

July 19, 2018 | Article

Friday will mark the 49th anniversary of one of humanity's greatest achievements: Apollo 11 and the first lunar landing. And the sky has a lunar treat in store.
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Amazon Prime Day 2018: The Best Space Deals to Watch

July 17, 2018 | Article

Amazon Prime Day starts Monday, July 16 at 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT). Here are some awesome deals and discounts for space fans.
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Blood Moon 2018: Longest Total Lunar Eclipse of Century Occurs July 27

July 16, 2018 | Article

The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century is just a month away. The total phase of the "blood moon" eclipse of July 27 will last 1 hour and 43 minutes, during which Earth's natural satellite will turn a spectacular red or ruddy-brown color.
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Partial Solar Eclipse Spotted from Tasmania (Photo)

July 16, 2018 | Article

You probably didn't see Friday's (July 13) partial solar eclipse, but you can get an eyeful of the celestial event thanks to a photo by veteran eclipse observer Jay Pasachoff.
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Look Up! Venus Snuggles Up to the Moon Tonight

July 15, 2018 | Article

Venus is due for a date with the moon tonight, July 15, with the two bodies appearing to dance within half an inch of each other in the western sky, depending on your location.
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Using Mobile Apps to Explore Pluto at Opposition

July 15, 2018 | Article

This week, the small and distant dwarf planet Pluto will reach opposition, the time of the year when the object is closest to Earth and brightest in the sky. Here's how to track it with mobile apps.
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Night Sky Events to Show Your Kids in Summer 2018

July 13, 2018 | Article

There are a lot of things going on in that wondrous sky above our heads. One way to get kids interested in astronomy is to show them some "gee-whiz" objects that are not only fun to look at, but can even test their perception and vision.
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