The annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this week. This is one of the best meteor showers of the year with observers seeing as many as 100 meteors per hour under a dark sky. This year’s shower is expected to peak … Continue reading →
Before dawn on Wednesday May 26th the moon will dip into the Earth’s shadow, marking the start of a total lunar eclipse. The moon will enter the Earth’s outer penumbra shadow at 3:47am. During this phase it’ll be difficult to … Continue reading →
Mid-May brings a rare opportunity to see all of the planets of the inner solar system in the evening sky. To see them you’ll need a clear, low WNW horizon. Highest in the sky is Mars. Mars has been a … Continue reading →