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The September equinox arrives today
Around the equinox, the Sun rises almost due east and sets almost due west, while day and night are close to equal length around the world.
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1 month, 1 week ago
Venus: Where and When to Look Tonight
Venus reaches its brightest point of 2026 tonight. Look low in the western sky just after sunset, where the brilliant planet will outshine everything…
1 month, 1 week ago
Comet 169P/NEAT reaches perihelion today, its closest point to the Sun
At roughly magnitude 15, it is a serious telescope target rather than a naked-eye object, with darker skies and larger instruments giving the best ch…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Moon, Altair, and Deneb form a broad line across the evening sky
Look high in the north; the three objects span roughly seventy degrees, so binoculars are not needed.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assist…
1 month, 1 week ago
Jupiter and Saturn: What to See Tonight
Two bright planets await you tonight. Saturn glows in the south after dark, and Jupiter rises in the east, outshining everything around it
Portions of…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Moon reaches First Quarter today and is best seen during the evening
The half-lit face makes the lunar terminator and crater shadows especially easy to explore.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Find Mars: A Simple Night-Sky Guide
Two pairings share the sky today: the Moon passes near Antares, while Mars passes near Pollux. The Moon and Antares are evening targets; Mars and Pol…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jupiter and Saturn: What to See Tonight
Look south after sunset for Saturn's steady glow. Turn east later and you'll find Jupiter, the brightest point of light in the night sky
Portions of t…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Find Jupiter and Saturn: Tonight's Night-Sky Guide
Two bright planets await you tonight. Saturn glows in the south after dark, and Jupiter rises in the east, outshining everything around it
Portions of…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Find Venus: A Simple Night-Sky Guide
The Moon passes in front of Venus today for observers in parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and nearby regions. Where the occultation is not visible, the…
1 month, 2 weeks ago