Oct 23
Caption: This finder chart shows the path of the asteroid 3 Juno as it glides past 32 Eridani in November 2018. The asteroid’s position is highlighted for selected dates, including its opposition on the 17th. Image created in Stellarium for NASA Night Sky Network. By Jane Houston Jones and David Prosper November’s crisp autumn skies …
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 …
