In Vineyard Skies
We are approaching the best time of year to watch for meteors, also known as shooting stars. We've got both mild summer nights and at least two...
Three planets hover close together with a bright star in our western sky this weekend. Venus, the brightest, appears in the middle between red Mars...
The solar system's three innermost planets, together with Earth, will be low in the southwestern sky this weekend. They are Mars, Venus and Mercury....
July is the last month we have Venus in the western sky after sundown. The Earth's closest and bright neighbor is appearing lower in the western sky...
The night of the fireworks, July 4, offers a show far and beyond. For those looking up, take a close look at Venus setting in the west. You may have...
There is a new supernova in the night sky, too dim to see even with most astronomical telescopes. The nova was spotted back in May and it continues...
The night of summer solstice could be memorable for those who have clear skie. If you take the time after sunset look towards the west for two...
Well after midnight tonight you'll see the last quarter moon rising in east with a companion planet. The ringed planet Saturn is right next to the...
A brilliant full moon rises in southeastern sky tomorrow night, about the same time as sunset, or a little later. We call this the Summer Moon. In...
The red planet Mars moves through the Beehive Cluster in the nights ahead. If you can find Mars, with a pair of binoculars you can also find the...
The bright planet Venus has dominated our western evening sky this month and there is nothing in the sky to match - until next week.
Venus appears...
There are few events at night that get one's emotions uplifted and feelings of wonder than the sight of Northern Lights.