Dave Eicher, Editor Emeritus of *Astronomy* magazine, encourages observers to locate Saturn, the solar system's sixth planet, in the evening sky. During this observational period, Saturn's typically ...
On November 22, Titan will transit Saturn. The Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC 891), an edge-on spiral measuring 13’ by 3’ and glowing at magnitude 9.9, is observable 3.5° east of Almach (Gamma Andromedae) ...
Successful astronomical observing sessions are significantly enhanced by pre-planning an observing list, ideally sorted geographically (west to east) to optimize viewing flow. Observers are advised to ...
Observing the wonders of the night sky begins with selecting the right telescope. Join us on Nov. 20, 2025, at 9:00 am EST for Astronomy Unlocked: How to Choose Your Best Telescope. This virtual event ...
On November 13, Titan will undergo an occultation egress from behind Saturn's disk. This phenomenon will begin at 7:26 p.m. EST, occurring in darkness for observers in the eastern U.S. and during ...
The Kepler Space Telescope, launched in 2009, successfully employed the transit method to search for exoplanets, ultimately observing over 500,000 stars and contributing to the discovery of almost ...
A new study redefines the Pleiades (M45) as a "Greater Pleiades Complex," an extensive stellar family comprising 3,091 member stars and spanning over 1,900 light-years, making it 20 times larger than ...
Early on November 12, the Moon, described as a 38-percent-lit crescent, will be observable rising between Regulus and Denebola within the constellation Leo. The Moon's western limb will display ...
Launched on May 30, 1971, Mariner 9 achieved orbit around Mars on November 13, 1971, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit another planet. Following the failure of its counterpart, Mariner 8, Mariner ...
On November 9, at 3 A.M. EST, the Moon will pass 4° due north of Jupiter, with both celestial bodies observable in Gemini during early morning hours. Jupiter, shining at magnitude –2.4, will be easily ...
Comet Lemmon reached its perihelion on November 8, subsequently entering a fading phase, although temporary increases in brightness due to outbursts remain a possibility. An observation on November 8 ...
Dwarf planet 1 Ceres, an eighth-magnitude object, is observed in close angular proximity to a fainter ninth-magnitude background star, located 6’ southwest of the background star. Ceres is positioned ...
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