Doorstep Astronomy: Venus Shines Bright
Venus will reclaim its role as the brilliant evening star. READ MORE »

	See Trio of Planets at Sunset
Recently, three planets have been clustered rather closely together. READ MORE »

	Solar Eclipse Wows Airborne Skywatchers Over Arctic Circle
The Aug. 1, 2008 total solar eclipse as seen from a unique vantage. READ MORE »

	Why Stars Have Seasons
Why are most star patterns associated with specific seasons of the year? READ MORE »

	Full Moon Names for 2008
The Native Americans gave names to each recurring full moon. READ MORE »

	Old Comets for a New Year
As 2008 starts, Comet Tuttle puts on a nice show for backyard skywatchers. READ MORE »

	Must-See Meteor Shower Friday Morning
The Quadrantid meteor shower is due to reach maximum in the predawn hours. READ MORE »

	The Winter Sky: Planets, Stars and Cool Shapes
If you can stand the cold, there's plenty to see. READ MORE »

	Shooting the Moon Part 2
Unlike the planets that hide close to the sun for months and wallow in the lowest reaches of the ecliptic for years at a time � the moon is always there for you. READ MORE »

	See Mars Now: Red Planet Shines Bright
Mars will be closer to Earth this month than any time until 2016. READ MORE »

	Shooting the Moon
It opens with a bang - a total lunar eclipse on the evening of March 3. This will be a glorious show for North Americans who will see the moon rise above the eastern horizon shaded in the rusty hues of totality. A great photo opportunity with a repeat performance on August 28 (in case you miss it.) But this is just the beginning. READ MORE »

	Practical Astronomy: Figure Out How Dark Your Sky Is
An easy way to make a quick determination is to seek out the constellation Ursa Minor, the Little Bear, popularly known as the Little Dipper. READ MORE »