The year’s brightest comet is now on display in the predawn sky this week and next. Here’s how to find it. The post See Comet Leonard at its Best appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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A Near-Miss Total Lunar Eclipse
A near-total lunar eclipse will be widely visible across North America on the night of November 18–19. Dress warmly and go for it! The post A Near-Miss Total Lunar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreUranus Queues Up for Opposition
Journey to a remote planet then double back to check in on the latest stirrings of Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann before touching the finger of dawn. The post Uranus Queues Up for Opposition appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreJupiter Whacked Again? Japanese Astronomers Record Possible Impact
A group of Japanese astronomers just discovered a potential new impact at the planet Jupiter. The post Jupiter Whacked Again? Japanese Astronomers Record Possible Impact appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow Bright Will Comet Leonard Get?
We examine circumstances and expectations for the current apparition of Comet Leonard, which may become the year’s brightest comet. The post How Bright Will Comet Leonard Get? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreComet 29P Undergoes Brightest Outburst in Recent Years
Catch one of the most active small bodies in the solar system during a rare superoutburst. The post Comet 29P Undergoes Brightest Outburst in Recent Years appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreCassiopeia Cornucopia — Pretty Little Clusters All in a Row
See nine unique open clusters in Cassiopeia while barely moving your telescope. The post Cassiopeia Cornucopia — Pretty Little Clusters All in a Row appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAsteroid Pallas Makes a Point in Pisces
Spice up your fall observing with a dash of Pallas and nibble of Neptune. Both planet and asteroid are easy to spot in a small telescope. The post Asteroid Pallas Makes a Point in Pisces appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAmateur Spots Possible New Impact Flash at Jupiter
An amateur astronomer has discovered a possible new impact flash in Jupiter’s equatorial region. Observers may yet see the dark impact scar. The post Amateur Spots Possible New Impact Flash at Jupiter appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMaking Time for Morning Comets
If you like mixing comets with the quietude of observing in the small hours, September opens with five fuzzy vagabonds just waiting for a visit. The post Making Time for Morning Comets appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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