Observations of NGC 5962, a flocculent spiral galaxy in Serpens Caput, are suggested, noting its magnitude (11.3) and apparent size (3' x 2'). The Moon's proximity to Spica (magnitude 1) is detailed, ...

If you like the TV show Dancing with the Stars you can watch a planetary version of the same this week in the dawn sky. While most of us have been sleeping, Mars and Jupiter have been busy climbing ...

Set an early alarm Aug. 12 to ensure you’ll enjoy a special celestial treat. The two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, will be less than 1 degree apart in the eastern sky. One degree would be the ...