Sep 25
By Jane Houston Jones and Jessica Stoller-Conrad Caption: This image shows some of the features you might see if you closely observe the Moon. The stars represent the six Apollo landing sites on the Moon. Credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University (modified by NASA/JPL-Caltech) This year’s International Observe the Moon Night is on Oct. 20. Look …
Aug 25
By Jane Houston Jones and Jessica Stoller-Conrad Caption: This illustration shows how the summer constellations trace a path across the Milky Way. To get the best views, head out to the darkest sky you can find. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Feeling like you missed out on planning a last vacation of summer? Don’t worry—you can still take …
Jul 25
Caption: The Perseid meteor showers appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus. Perseus is visible in the northern sky soon after sunset this time of year. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech By Jane Houston Jones and Jessica Stoller-Conrad If you’re a fan of meteor showers, August is going to be an exciting month! The Perseid meteor shower …
