The 10 Must-See Skywatching Events to Look for in 2020 By Joe Rao Here are the 10 most noteworthy sky events — including meteor showers and eclipses — that will take place in 2020.
Inside Story Behind Mesmerizing Sky Glow Named 'Steve' Revealed in New Documentary By Mindy Weisberger The story behind an oddball sky glow endearingly named "Steve" is revealed in a new documentary. Here's why the light show captivated aurora chasers.
See Venus Near Saturn in the Night Sky This Week and Make Your (Skywatching) Season Bright! By Doris Elin Urrutia Earmark the next few evenings! Solar-system siblings Venus and Saturn will appear near each other in the night sky this week.
December Full Moon 2019: The 'Cold Moon' Joins Venus and Saturn Overnight Tonight! By Jesse Emspak The full moon of December, called the Full Cold Moon, will arrive on Dec. 12, and as it rises it will be joined in the sky by the planets Venus and Saturn.
Geminid Meteor Shower: Dust From an Asteroid By Elizabeth Howell The Geminids come from an asteroid, 3200 Phaethon, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how it sheds enough debris to produce the bright meteor shower.
Interstellar Comet Borisov Makes Closest Approach to the Sun By Samantha Mathewson It may be visible in small telescopes.
How to Find an Interstellar Comet: A Q&A with Discoverer Gennady Borisov By Meghan Bartels Gennady Borisov stunned the astronomical community earlier this year when he announced that he had spotted an interstellar comet dashing through our solar system.
NASA Planet-Hunting Telescope Spots Massive Burp from a Comet By Meghan Bartels Scientists have caught their best-ever look at a comet belching out ice, dust and gas — and the observations came courtesy of a mission designed to hunt for alien worlds.
Examining the Phases of Venus By Joe Rao Ever since it returned to the evening sky just over a month ago, our "sister planet," as Venus is often called, has slowly become increasingly prominent in our early evening sky.
Celestron's 114AZ Smartphone-Ready Telescope Is Only $100 for the Holidays By Hanneke Weitering This holiday season, you can get a quality beginner telescope from Celestron for only $100.
Best binoculars 2020: All-around picks for astronomy, nature, sports and travel By David Sky Brody Here are the best binoculars to buy, if you can buy only one.
Best telescopes for beginners – 2020 guide By David Sky Brody Here are the best beginner telescopes for the money; a computerized 'GoTo' scope driven by your smartphone or tablet, as well as a manually operated scope that comes fully assembled.
Thanksgiving Night Sky 2019: Venus, Jupiter and the Moon Gather for Skywatching Feast By Joe Rao This week, Venus and Jupiter are very low in the southwest during the chilly November dusk.
Cosmic Deal: You Can See Saturn with the Moon on Black Friday (It's Free!) By Joe Rao After its Thanksgiving rendezvous with Jupiter and Venus, the moon will pay Saturn a visit on Black Friday (Nov. 29).
Best Telescopes for Kids — 2019 Guide By Calla Cofield, David Sky Brody Looking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for kids, and the right telescope can drive an interest in astronomy for a lifetime.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot Storm Isn't Dying Anytime Soon By Samantha Mathewson Despite the apparent shrinkage of clouds in Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the storm itself is still going strong, new research suggests.
That Epic Meteor Outburst Tonight May Be a Bust, NASA Scientist Says By Chelsea Gohd A NASA scientist thinks that tonight's meteor outburst could be a total bust.
Perseus Constellation: Facts About the Hero By JoAnna Wendel Perseus is one of the largest constellations and is home to one of the most famous stars in our sky.
Legendary Meteor Outburst May Occur Thursday Night. Here's What to Know By Joe Rao It could come from The Unicorn.
