New Comet – C/2009 F6 (Yi-SWAN)

A new comet has been discovered that should be the brightest comet in the sky this month. Comet C/2009 F6 … More

In The Sky This Month – 2009 April

This feature highlights a number of meteor showers, comets and asteroids which are visible during the month of April 2009. … More

New Comet Itagaki

A new comet has been discovered by amateur astronomer Koichi Itagaki of Yamagata, Japan. Comet C/2009 E1 (Itagaki) is a … More

The Past Week in Pictures

Yet another night of thick clouds here in Arizona. I wouldn’t mind if it would actually rain. Not only are … More

In The Sky This Month – March 2009

This feature highlights a number of meteor showers, comets and asteroids which are visible during the month of March 2009. … More

The Sky Tonight – Feb 28

I hope everyone was able to see the spectacular conjunction between Venus and the Moon. Even to this sometimes jaded … More

Where is Comet Lulin Tonight?

Comet Lulin is still bright and easy to see. It is also rising earlier and earlier every night as it … More

Comet Lulin at its Best Tonight

Now is the best time to observe Comet Lulin. Two nights ago, Comet Lulin was easy to find as it … More

Comet Lulin Flys By Saturn

A quick reminder that bright Comet Lulin will be easy to locate tonight as it passes within a few degrees … More

In The Sky This Month – February 2009

This feature highlights a number of meteor showers, comets and asteroids which are visible during the month of February 2009. … More