As Saturn returns to the morning sky, will this otherwise serene-looking planet experience another bout of severe weather? Keep your eyes peeled for white spots! The post Will Saturn Sprout Spots this Observing Season? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Uncovering Secrets of Earth’s Shadow
The daily rising and setting of Earth’s shadow is a beautiful sight anyone on the planet can view. It’s also an opportunity to witness the rapid changes that accompany sunset or sunrise, but at the opposite end of the sky. The post Uncovering Secrets of Earth's Shadow appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreReveling in the Winter Milky Way
With the Moon departing the evening sky, now’s a good time for a closer look at the northern winter Milky Way and its southern summer counterpart, too. No equipment required! The post Reveling in the Winter Milky Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSee the Sun from Other Stars
We journey to distant suns to look back at our solar system and see its place among the stars. The post See the Sun from Other Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSet Your Sights on this Lunar Bull’s-Eye
Go ahead, live on the edge: Grab your chance this month to see Mare Orientale, one of the most spectacular lunar seas most people have never seen. The post Set Your Sights on this Lunar Bull’s-Eye appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWatch an Asteroid Race Across the Sky
The kilometer-wide, potentially hazardous asteroid 1994 PC1 will fly past Earth on January 18th. Good news on two counts: It won’t hit us, and it’s bright enough to see in a 4-inch telescope. The post Watch an Asteroid Race Across the Sky appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreComet-seeking on Cold, Crunchy Nights
Did the recent apparition of Comet Leonard whet your appetite for more of these beautiful unpredictables? Here are five more you can see with your telescope this season. The post Comet-seeking on Cold, Crunchy Nights appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreComet Leonard — A Gift at Christmastime
Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1), which appeared to stall out around magnitude 5 in early December, has become a surprise performer. Since transitioning to the evening sky, it’s undergone three successive […] The post Comet Leonard — A Gift at Christmastime appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreVenus Farewell, Moonless Skies for the Quadrantids
Venus presents a stunning crescent at dusk before switching over to the morning sky early next month. After dodging the Moon for the Geminids, it’s dark skies all around for the Quadrantid meteor shower. The post Venus Farewell, Moonless Skies for the Quadrantids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePrecious Hours with the Geminids
At first glance, the annual Geminid meteor shower appears to be on a collision course with a bright Moon. But a closer look reveals a happy window of dark skies. The post Precious Hours with the Geminids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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