EarthSky Tonight—Young moon and Mercury after sunset
To see the planets, find a level horizon in the direction of sunset. The moon and Mercury will pop out close to the southwest horizon some 35 to 60 minutes…
EarthSky Tonight—December 6, Winter Circle up by late evening
This year, the brightest stars of winter appear less brilliant, because there is an even-brighter planet nearby. This planet is Jupiter, by far the brightest star-like object in the evening…
EarthSky Tonight—Nov 8, Young moon easier to spot after sunset on November 8
In both hemispheres, the moon travels an average 12 degrees eastward of the sun daily.
EarthSky Tonight—Tonight Nov 7, Can you see the young moon?
Although the sky chart shows the planet Mars and the star Antares flanking the moon, you are not likely to see either in the twilight glare. You will be lucky…
Earthsky Tonight—July 13, Young moon, Mercury sit close to horizon after sunset
The three other evening planets will be much easier to spot. From top to bottom, these worlds are Saturn, Mars and Venus
Earthsky Tonight— July 12, Summer Triangle: Vega and its constellation Lyra
More than any other month, July is the month of the Summer Triangle.
Earthsky Tonight—June 14: Young moon and Venus in west after sunset
Tonight, the slender waxing crescent moon lodges close to the planet Venus. This dazzling world ranks as the third brightest celestial body in all the heavens
Earthsky Tonight—May 14, 2010 Spot the young moon below Venus
Do you have a clear evening sky – unobstructed by trees, tall buildings, or any sort of haze? Then look near the western horizon, shortly after sunset Friday evening, May…