Astronomy Highlights

  • November 4 mountain horizon showing the Moon and Venus in SW sky
    November 4, 2024 Moon and Venus
    Take a stroll this evening after sunset to catch sight of an 11% illuminated waxing crescent Moon along with brilliant Venus. The pair will be low to the southwestern horizon. Follow us throughout the month as the Moon points the way to
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  • October 31, 2024 The star WR 124 lights up a brilliant, tangerine-colored nebula in this Hubble image. Photo credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA
    October 31, 2024 Happy Halloween
    Happy Halloween! Believe it or not, today is an astronomical holiday—a cross-quarter day to be exact (like Groundhog Day in February).Halloween falls between the autumnal equinox and winter solstice and has been celebrated since ancient times
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  • Graphic from Stellarium showing the southeastern horizon and the Moon and Saturn in the sky
    October 14, 2024 Moon and Saturn
    The Moon and Saturn form a pretty pair tonight. You’ll spot them to the east-southeast in the constellation of Aquarius. The Moon’s brightness will make it difficult to see many of the stars, but the ringed giant’s brilliance will shine through.
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