Thanksgiving Weekend Station Passes
The International Space Station will be passing overhead over the Thanksgiving weekend. Be sure to spot it flying overhead!
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Saying Goodbye
Our mini-exhibit on the Mars 2020 rover, Perseverance, is returning to its home at JPL.
What's in the Sky? February 2024
Find out what's visible in the sky this month
What's in the Sky? April 2023
Spring is finally here, and we're looking forward to another season of great stargazing!
Conjunction of Venus and Neptune - February 15
Get your telescopes out to view Venus and Neptune together on the evening of February 15.
Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter - March 1
Watch as Venus and Jupiter approach each other over the next few weeks, ahead of their close conjunction on March 1.
Conjunction of Venus and Saturn
Venus and Saturn will meet in the sky on the evening of January 22. Find out all the details of when and where to see it.
What's in the Sky? January 2023
Find out what's visible from your backyard this month
Io Shadow Crosses Jupiter
Watch as Jupiter's closest moon, Io, passes in front of Jupiter, casting a shadow on the gas giant's cloud tops.
What's Up in November
Find out what's visible in your backyard this month.
Mercury Occultation on October 24
Mercury will be briefly covered by the Moon on October 24.
What's Up in October
Find out what's visible in your backyard this month.
Uranus Occultation
Our Astronomy faculty are hoping for clear skies on the night of September 12/13 to view a Uranus occultation.
Best Time to View Jupiter
Now is the best time to view Jupiter, as it heads towards opposition on September 26.
