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October Podcast: Saturn is a “Star”
This episode takes you on a tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during October. This month the spotlight is on Saturn, which can be seen all night, and a fantastic occultation of Jupiter by the Moon. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
September Podcast: Vega & Its Vicinity
This episode takes you on a tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during September. First, we’ll check out this month’s equinox and Harvest Moon; then we’ll track down the bright planets, explore some lesser-known constellations, and bounce around the Summer Triangle. It’s a great introduction to the late-summer sky. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
Next Up! A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 27–28
A near-total lunar eclipse wraps up August's trifecta of two major eclipses and the Perseids.
Meet Altair, the Eagle’s Eye
Altair, centerpiece of Aqulia, the Eagle, is the twelfth-brightest star in the night sky and one of the closest stars to Earth.
Meet the Constellations: Delphinus, the Dolphin
Delphinus, the constellation looks just like a tiny Dolphin that's splashing its way through the sky amidst other famous summer sights.
August Podcast: Three Big Events!
This month we’ve got three big celestial events to cover: eclipses of the Sun and Moon, and especially good prospects for the Perseid meteor shower. Plus we’ll track down a few planets, and gaze at the center of our galaxy. So load up on the bug juice, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
Comet 10P/Tempel Brightens, Sets Sail South
This periodic visitor is now bright enough to see in binoculars from a dark sky. We also report on a bright supernova in Ursa Major.
Steamy Nights at the Galactic Equator
Here's an observing guide to both familiar and lesser-known deep-sky objects that inhabit our galaxy's equatorial zone.
Meet the Cygnus, the High-Flying Swan
Meet Cygnus, the Swan, a high-flying constellation that looks like its namesake and has a rich mythological history.
July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica
This month’s episode highlights the bright star Spica, now prominent high in the southwest after evening twilight. It’s leading the parade of constellations, along with the brilliant planet Venus, that will grace the Northern Hemisphere’s summer skies. You'll also get to know other brights stars in Spica’s vicinity, along with excellent tips on how to be a better stargazer. So grab curiosity and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
Meet Callisto, Jupiter's Ancient Moon
Meet Callisto, the heavily cratered moon that's the most distant of the Galilean satellites from Jupiter.
Chance of Aurora Extends to Friday Night, June 5th
A geomagnetic storm expected June 4th arrived late. But there's still at chance of seeing auroras Friday night, June 5th.
June Podcast: Dance of the Planets
This month’s episode highlights the close pairing of Venus and Jupiter under way in the western sky after sunset. You'll also learn why astronomers are fixated on a star in Corona Borealis — and how to find a huge but dim constellation that will likely be new to you. So grab curiosity and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
Lost in the Star Clouds — A Milky Way Odyssey
I share my "discovery" of a new Milky Way star cloud that's been staring at me for ages.
Meet the Constellations: Leo, the Lion
Leo, the Lion, is one of the most recognizable of the spring constellations, with its large size, distinctive shape, and plentiful bright stars.
May Podcast: The Delightful Dippers
This month’s episode showcases the Big and Little Dippers, now placed high in the northern evening sky. We'll also track down all five bright planets and watch for meteors from Halley's Comet. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
Satellite or Meteor? Dissecting Light Trails in Your Sky Photos
Here's a quick guide to tell meteors from machines in your wide-field images of the night sky.
Dawn Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) May Hold a Surprise
If we're lucky, we'll soon have bright comets at both dawn and dusk.
April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini
This month’s episode showcases the stars and planets visible on April evenings. We’ll explore full-Moon quirks; spot Venus and Jupiter after sunset; learn about Gemini, the celestial twins; and hunt for meteors toward month’s end. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
Latest News on the Kreutz Sungrazing Comet C/2026 A1 MAPS
As the comet prepares for its perilous perihelion passage, we look at what to expect.