What’s Up: December 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
NASA is back with its final monthly update of 2022, which includes tips on what to spot in the night sky over the coming weeks.
The planets
It kicks off with a recommendation to look out for Jup…
This month is an exciting one for skywatchers, with a total lunar eclipse, an enormous star, and a meteor shower three highlights to enjoy.
Total lunar eclipse
The total lunar eclipse — when Earth blocks all of the sun’s direct light from reaching the…
What’s Up: October 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
With October just starting, NASA has served up its monthly list of tips on what to look out for in the sky over the coming weeks.
First up is “evenings with giants,” featuring none other than Jupi…
NASA is back again with its monthly review of what to look out for in the night sky over the coming weeks.
August offers up an exciting planetary pairing that’s worth a look, with the moon also getting in on the action.
The pairing involves a close co…
NASA’s skywatching treats for June include views of a planetary breakup, a famous star cluster, and the Lyra constellation.
Planetary breakup
First up, NASA suggests checking out the lineup of Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus, which we’ve been able to…
NASA is back with its monthly roundup up of celestial treats to spy in the sky. So let’s dive straight in.
Mercury
Starting on May 2, the space agency recommends looking west about 45 minutes after sunset to get a glimpse of Mercury, accompanied by a…
NASA is back with its regular update on what to look out for in that vast open window above our heads over the coming weeks.
One of the highlights for April is the appearance of four familiar planets, strung out in a line and easily viewable with the …