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Mars, Venus, and the Moon Conjunction

Prepare for a picturesque conjunction containing Mars, Venus, and a Waxing Crescent Moon. Just after sunset on the evening of May 23, 2023, indulge in viewing this trio of favorite...

Venus and Pleiades Star Cluster Conjunction

Astronomers of all ages and experience levels—get ready for a picture-perfect pairing of two celestial jewels in the evening sky. April 9 through 12, the “evening star,” Venus, will conjunct...

Jupiter and Venus Conjunction

Mark your calendars and get ready for a magnificent planetary conjunction of the two brightest planets in our Solar System! On the evening of March 1, 2023 (March 2, 2023,...

The Ultimate Guide to Observing Solar Eclipses

Where were you on Monday, August 21, 2017, for The Great American Eclipse? For eclipse watchers in the U.S. that eventful day, the Sun, Moon, and Earth fell into perfect...

This Week in Astronomy with David Eicher

How to View the Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

If you're a sky-watching enthusiast, news of the brightening comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) passing through our inner Solar System has undoubtedly piqued your interest. As we begin 2023, the bright...