On May 26th the Moon will be in total eclipse for the first time in nearly two and a half years. While timing favors western North America, a partial eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S. and Canada at dawn. The post Dawn Delight: Catch the Total Lunar Eclipse on May 26th appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Nova in Cassiopeia Brightens Suddenly
A star in the constellation Cassiopeia that flared into view during mid-March has erupted to naked-eye visibility. Catch it while you can! The post Nova in Cassiopeia Brightens Suddenly appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreIn Search of Ancient Suns
We track down and admire five of the most ancient stars in the universe. The post In Search of Ancient Suns appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHunting Barnard’s Variable in the Globular Cluster M3
We beat a path through a forest of stars to find the first variable star ever discovered in a globular star cluster. The post Hunting Barnard's Variable in the Globular Cluster M3 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreA Bouquet of Novae Brightens April Nights
With the recent discovery of Nova Scorpii 2021 earlier this week, three bright stellar explosions are now visible in small telescopes from dusk till dawn. The post A Bouquet of Novae Brightens April Nights appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMake the Most of Comet ATLAS
Bright comets will be scarce this year, but you can see one of the better ones this month as it races from Aquila to Canes Venatici. In other news, a new, bright nova has flared in Sagittarius. The post Make the Most of Comet ATLAS appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMutual Event Season Heats Up at Jupiter
Jupiter is usually the one occulting and eclipsing the Galilean moons, but this observing season the moons also eclipse and occult one another. The post Mutual Event Season Heats Up at Jupiter appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreBright Nova Erupts in Cassiopeia
A new nova in Cassiopeia, discovered on March 18th, is bright enough to see in a small telescope. The post Bright Nova Erupts in Cassiopeia appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreExploring Bright Galaxy Groups in Leo
Leo, the Lion, stands high in the southern sky during the early spring. We visit some of the constellation’s brighter galaxy clumps then go asteroid hunting. The post Exploring Bright Galaxy Groups in Leo appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMarch — A Good Time to Visit Vesta
Dip into this easy guide to seeing the brightest asteroid, Vesta, and understanding what makes it unique. The post March — A Good Time to Visit Vesta appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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