EarthSky Tonight—Oct. 28, Mira the Wonderful, a famous variable star
Menkar is the brightest star in Cetus. It has located about 220 light-years away.
EarthSky Tonight—August 27, moon near Jupiter – not Mars
Currently, both the moon and planet are in the constellation of Pisces the Fish. They are not far from the circular pattern of stars known as The Circlet in Pisces.