Advertisements Jupiter is the bright “star” in the southern sky during the early evening hours this month. On June 3, the waning gibbous moon appears
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2017, June: Venus in the Morning Sky
Advertisements Venus is the “bright star” in the eastern predawn sky during June 2017. On June 3, Venus reaches its greatest angular separation from the
Read more2017, August 21: Chicago’s View of the Great American Solar Eclipse
Advertisements As an astronomy instructor, I spoke with students about the “solar eclipse in 2017.” Well, it’s upon us. On August 21, the moon’s shadow
Read more2017, May 22: Venus and Moon
Advertisements Brilliant Venus and the waning crescent moon appear together this morning in the eastern sky. The moon is about 3.5 degrees from Venus this
Read more2017, May 11: Jupiter, Spica & Big Dipper
Advertisements Jupiter shines in the southeastern sky during the early evening hours near the star Spica. Jupiter is about 10 degrees to the upper left
Read more2017, May 8: Venus Dazzles Morning Skies
Advertisements Venus gleams from the eastern morning skies; it is even visible from the brightest city lights! During the next several mornings Venus is at
Read more2017: May, Mars Fades in West
Advertisements Mars appears in the west-northwestern sky near the star Aldebaran during May. On May 1, it is about 7 degrees to the upper right
Read more2017, May: View of Saturn
Advertisements Saturn rises in the May sky later in the evening. Early in the month it appears above the eastern horizon around 10 p.m. While
Read more2017, May: Jupiter in Evening Sky
Advertisements Jupiter is that bright star shining in the eastern sky after sunset, rising about 3 hours before sunset early in the month. It is
Read more2017, May: Venus in Morning Sky
Advertisements Venus is the bright star in the morning sky during twilight in May 2017, rising 100 minutes before the sun in early May. On
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