August 2012 Highlights * Perseid meteor shower peaks on the morning of August 12 * Moon occults Venus on August … More
Month: July 2012
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 28-August 3, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
The Moon, Saturn, Mars and Spica Team Up This Evening
Only a week or so ago, the Moon made a beautiful grouping with 2 planets (Venus and Jupiter) and a … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 21-27, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 14-20, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Comet 96P/Machholz Visible in SOHO Images
Updated (at 3 pm Tucson time on July 17). Every ~5.3 years, comet 96P/Machholz makes a close and personal swing … More
A Bright Nova in Sagattarius
Yet another nova has been spotted in the Sagittarius. This makes the 4th nova detected in that constellation this year. … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 7-13, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
In the Transient Sky – June 2012
July 2012 Highlights * Venus and Jupiter share the early morning sky * The Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Aldebaran are … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for June 30-July 6, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More