Earthsky Tonight — May 1, Follow the arc to the star Arcturus in May
It is now the perfect time to look outside in the evening and learn a phrase useful to sky watchers. The phrase is: ‘follow the arc to Arcturus.’
Earthsky Tonight — April 30, Star hopping from constellation Orion
Amateur astronomers use star hopping to go from stars and constellations they know … to ones they don’t know yet.
Earthsky Tonight—April 29, Moon and Scorpion rise as Orion sets
Like clockwork, the constellations rise and set 4 minutes earlier with each passing day.
Earthsky Tonight — April 28, Orion descends in the west each evening
The famous constellation Orion will soon disappear for another season.
Earthsky Tonight — April 26, Moon, Spica and Saturn in Virgo
Tonight, the almost-full waxing gibbous moon sits close to Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo the Maiden. The star-like point of light above the moon this Monday evening…
Earthsky Tonight — April 25, Bright object near moon is Saturn
Between now and April 28, you’ll see the moon nearly all night, looking close to or completely full. Tonight, you can use the moon to find a planet – Saturn,
Earthsky Tonight — April 24, Waxing gibbous moon pairs with Saturn
The fact is that – every day – the moon travels about 13 degrees eastward in front of the backdrop stars. (The moon’s diameter equals about 1/2 degree, and your…
Earthsky Tonight — April 23, Waxing gibbous moon near Regulus
Tonight, the waxing gibbous moon shines fairly close to the silvery-blue star Regulus in the constellation Leo.
Earthsky Tonight — April 22, Lyrid meteors may still be flying before dawn
The Lyrids were predicted to put forth the most meteors before dawn this morning. However, meteor showers are hard to pin down, so you may see as many or more…
Earthsky Tonight — April 21, Moon and Mars tonight, Lyrid meteors before dawn
The annual Lyrid meteor shower streaks the nighttime tonight from late night until dawn. The most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly in the dark hour before tomorrow’s dawn –…