Action-packed Sky: Saturn, Comet Nishimura, and More
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September is Saturn's time to shine. We also check on Comet Nishimura — now at 5th magnitude and still brightening — and look forward to a dramatic asteroid occultation. Not to mention that Jupiter just took another hit.…
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Observing October's Annular Eclipse
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If you'll be in the path of the October 14, 2023, annular eclipse, here's what you can look for as the Moon covers the face of the Sun. The post Observing October's Annular Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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El Niño and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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What will the ongoing El Niño event do to the chance of cloud cover along the 2024 total solar eclipse track? The post El Niño and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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New Comet Nishimura May Become Naked-Eye Bright
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Comet Nishimura is quickly brightening in the morning sky and may be faintly visible with the naked eye next month. And on August 24th observers in North America will be treated to an occultation of Antares. The post…
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How Rare Is a Solar Eclipse?
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There are two solar eclipses every year — so why are they so rare? The post How Rare Is a Solar Eclipse? appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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View Venus's Creeping Cusps at Solar Conjunction
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With Venus approaching inferior conjunction in August here's a foolproof way to follow its thinning crescent as the planet transitions from Evening Star to Morning Star. The post View Venus's Creeping Cusps at Solar…
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Time-lapse Animations Reveal a Universe in Transformation
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Deep-sky objects may appear static throughout our lifetime but by carefully "blinking" archival and current images we can discern real changes in their appearance. The post Time-lapse Animations Reveal a…
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See Summer's Best 'Gobbled' Globulars
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Mergers between the Milky Way and long-ago dwarf galaxies have enriched our skies with dozens of iconic globular clusters. Many are visible in small telescopes. The post See Summer's Best 'Gobbled' Globulars…
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Meet Elnath in the Horn of the Bull
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Elnath, the bright, blue-white star that marks one of the horns of Taurus, is a peculiar star in its own right. The post Meet Elnath in the Horn of the Bull appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Get Ready for the Auroras
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These are the nights to get ready for the aurorae — and tonight may be your lucky night. Not only is the current solar cycle swiftly intensifying, March is one of the best times of the year to see the northern lights. The post Get Ready for the…
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Understanding the Tails of Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3)
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We explore Comet ZTF's remarkable trio of tails and share the latest news and photos. The post Understanding the Tails of Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Tiny Asteroid 2023 BU to Miss Earth
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A recently discovered asteroid will pass exceptionally close to Earth on January 26th. Here's how to see it. The post Tiny Asteroid 2023 BU to Miss Earth appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Meet Mirfak, the Supergiant of Perseus
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Mirfak, the brightest star in the constellation Perseus, is a yellow supergiant star with an uncertain fate. The post Meet Mirfak, the Supergiant of Perseus appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Explore the "Winter Pair-a-gon"
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The Winter Hexagon is not the only key to finding six of the season's most prominent constellations but also a gateway to a more than a half-dozen delightful double stars. The post Explore the "Winter Pair-a-gon" appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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The Best Meteor Showers in 2023
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The two richest, most reliable annual meteor showers, the Perseids and Geminids, are Moon-free in 2023. Others showers await you too. The post The Best Meteor Showers in 2023 appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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