Moon and Mars tonight

Astronomy blog - March 11, 2019, 8:31:16 PM EDT

The moon will be very close to Mars tonight.

Moon and the planets pre-dawn through the weekend

Astronomy blog - February 27, 2019, 6:09:34 PM EST

Awesome video from the South Pole

Astronomy blog - February 07, 2019, 6:37:02 PM EST

Check out auroras and the Milky Way 24 hours during winter at the South Pole.

Meteor explodes, falls to Earth in Cuba

Astronomy blog - February 01, 2019, 7:50:52 PM EST

A meteor appears to have fallen to Earth over western Cuba Friday afternoon. Numerous sightings of a meteor were received from the Florida Keys, and fragments have been found in Cuba.

Meteor strikes moon during eclipse

Astronomy blog - January 22, 2019, 6:30:18 PM EST

A meteor struck the moon during the total eclipse Sunday night, and it was captured on camera.

First Lunar Eclipse since 2015 in North America

Astronomy blog - January 16, 2019, 11:26:38 AM EST

The first lunar eclipse in more than 3 years over the United States will be seen Sunday night. Here is your guide to the "super blood wolf moon"

2019 Quadrantids meteor shower

Astronomy blog - January 02, 2019, 6:23:35 PM EST

A quick, but good meteor shower peaks Thursday night! Here is your guide to the 2019 Quadrantids meteor shower.

2018 Geminid Meteor Shower

Astronomy blog - December 12, 2018, 5:59:26 PM EST

The Geminds will beat out the Perseids to be the most active meteor shower of 2018! This is your complete viewing guide to the 2018 Geminid meteor shower.

2018 Geminids, Comet 46P/Wirtanen

Astronomy blog - December 10, 2018, 6:05:10 PM EST

Comet 46P/Wirtanen has become visible to the naked eye. It will be faint without the aid of binoculars or a telescope, but it shouldn't be too hard to find; check out a few tips.

Moon and the Planets this week

Astronomy blog - December 04, 2018, 6:52:10 PM EST

Just before dawn, the crescent moon will line up with several planets this week