December 1, 2025: Three bright planets highlight December’s sky as Mercury reaches its best morning appearance, Jupiter approaches opposition, and the moon moves through its phases.
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2023, October 16-22: Celestial Events for the Week
October 16-22, 2023: The moon returns to the evening sky. Venus steps eastward in front of Leo, and a meteor shower is visible.
2022, July 29: Jupiter Retrogrades, Meteor Shower, Planets Parade
July 29, 2022: Jupiter’s retrograde begins today. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks after midnight. Four morning planets parade across the sky. Catch a glimpse of Mercury after sunset.
2022, May 30-31: Sky Watcher’s Alert!
May 30-31, 2022: A fragmented comet may put on a display in the southwestern sky around midnight on this evening. Earth may encounter debris from a comet informally known as SW3.