Latest articles by Joe Rao
Venus and the Moon to Put On Early Morning Sky Show Tuesday
A waning crescent moon will glow alongside the brightest of all the planets.
Moon, Planet and Star Meet in Night Sky This Weekend
Look up for three nights starting this Sunday to see the moon, Saturn and Spica together.
Jupiter and Full Moon Dominate Wednesday Night Sky
November's full moon and Jupiter will light up the night sky Wednesday.
See Venus and Saturn Shine Together Early Tuesday
Saturn and Venus will bright and appear extremely close together in the pre-dawn Tuesday sky.
Lunar Eclipse Darkens Moon Slightly Next Week
The full moon dips through only part of Earth's shadow in the Nov. 28 lunar eclipse.
Leonid Meteor Shower May Flare Up Early Tuesday
Skywatchers have a second chance to see shooting stars from the 2012 Leonid meteor shower.
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
The annual Leonid meteor shower will actually peak twice, first on Saturday (Nov. 17) and again on Nov. 20.
Celestial Soap Opera Shines in Night Sky This Week
Stargazers can catch the constellations of Cassiopeia, Cepheus and Andromeda overhead this week.
Halloween Fireballs: How to See the Taurid Meteors
The Taurid meter shower could offer views of 10 to 15 meteors per hour.
Newfound Meteor Shower May Spawn Meteor Storm in 2014
The new meteor shower is caused by the comet 209P/LINEAR, scientists say.
How to See a Space Goat: Capricornus Constellation Explained
There's a strange goat-fish constellation visible in the night sky now.
Bright Venus and Moon to Shine in Friday Morning Sky
The two brightest objects in the sky may be visible as you wait for your train or bus.
How to See SpaceX's Dragon Capsule in the Night Sky
Skywatchers can see the private spacecraft chase down the International Space Station over the next few nights.
Moon, Jupiter and Bright Star Show Off in Night Sky This Week
Look up to see celestial wonders this week.
Newfound Comet Could Look Spectacular in 2013
Amateur astronomers are keeping close watch on the newly discovered comet.
See Saturn Before It Leaves Night Sky This Week
Now's your chance to see Saturn before it disappears for a while.
The Night Sky in Transition: From Summer to Fall
The night sky's autumn constellations follow the summer stars so closely they can be seen well before the air gets chilly.
See the Winking 'Demon Star' in Night Sky This Week
The variable star Algol has been known as "The Demon Star" since ancient times.
Celestial Dolphin and Whale Swim Through Night Sky This Week
Delphinus the dolphin and Cetus the whale are on view now.
Extreme Stargazing: The Biggest, Brightest and Best Night Sky Sights
A number of night sky superlatives are overhead now.
August Perseid Meteor Shower Has Long Legacy, Bright Future
The annual Perseid meteor shower has a long history and bright future ahead.
Summer Streakers: How to Catch the Upcoming Meteor Showers
The Perseids, the Southern Delta Aquarids, and the Alpha Capricornids are just a few.
Singing the Blues: August Will Be a Blue Moon Month
A rare blue moon is coming up next month.
