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 …
Jun 26
By Jane Houston Jones and Jessica Stoller-Conrad Caption: In 2018, Mars will appear brightest from July 27 to July 30. Its closest approach to Earth is July 31. That is the point in Mars’ orbit when it comes closest to Earth. Mars will be at a distance of 35.8 million miles (57.6 million kilometers). Credit: …