Sky Highlights

Wish Upon a Shooting Star - the 2007 Geminids - December 7, 2007

The Geminids, one of the most prolific and reliable meteor showers, will put on their best show on the night of December 13-14.

17P/Holmes - Sudden Naked Eye Comet! - October 25, 2007

Comet Holmes has suddenly brightened nearly a million times and can be seen with the naked eye in the constellation Perseus.

The Hunter's Moon - October 16, 2007

Look for a huge Full Hunter's Moon during the night of October 26, 2007.

September's Constellations: Cepheus and Cassiopeia - September 4, 2007

September brings the first crisp, cool nights of early autumn. Here are two of the season's most prominent constellations: Cepheus and Cassiopeia.

Total Lunar Eclipse on August 28th - August 24, 2007

On August 28, 2007, skywatchers across much of North America will witness a total eclipse of the Moon.

The 2007 Perseid Meteor Shower - July 28, 2007

This year the Perseids will peak just before dawn, on the mornings of August 12 (Sunday) and 13th (Monday).

Naked Eye Astronomy: July's Sparkling Nights - July 3, 2007

You do not need to invest in a telescope to enjoy the wonders of the night sky. Clear July evenings are perfect for naked eye stargazing.

A Close Encounter Between Venus and Saturn - June 18, 2007

Mark your calendar for June 30th and July 1st! The planets Venus and Saturn will pair up in the evening sky in an event known as a conjunction.