Astro Bob

Astro Bob

Astro Bob: Wait a minute now — EIGHT planets in a row?

There are more than five planets at dawn. Hidden in the lineup are Uranus, Neptune and the asteroid Vesta. Oh, and Earth, too.

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Astro Bob: Spot Comet K2 PanSTARRS as we tilt into summer

As we celebrate the new season a brightening comet beckons.

June 21, 2022 05:04 PM

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Astro Bob: Noctilucent clouds — what are they, where are they and when to see them

Silky and blue, clouds made of meteor dust glow at the edge of outer space.

June 19, 2022 03:33 PM

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Astro Bob: See all five planets line up in order at dawn

This remarkable planet parade won't happen again until 2041.

June 17, 2022 12:13 PM

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Astro Bob: A Strawberry Aurora Moon?

Tuesday night's full moon reminds us it's strawberry season. There's also a chance for auroras the next few nights.

June 14, 2022 05:06 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Watch the waxing moon sideswipe Dschubba

On Sunday evening, June 12, the gibbous moon will almost touch the star Dschubba in the Scorpion. For some observers, it will disappear altogether.

June 12, 2022 02:23 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Binocular double star challenge — can you split all 6?

Grab your binoculars for a look at these six attractive double stars all located near the bright star Vega.

June 10, 2022 04:24 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Cassiopeia spells 'W' in June

Sitting almost directly below the Pole Star this month, Cassiopeia really does look like a W. We explore its wonders.

June 08, 2022 02:23 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: A fine night for moon-watching

A striking crater triplet and massive fault highlight the crescent moon Sunday night, June 5. In addition, the moon will pass very close to the star Eta Leonis, hiding it from view in some locations.

June 05, 2022 03:52 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: June celestial highlights for night-sky lovers

A handy summary of the month's finest, naked-eye sky sights and events.

June 01, 2022 11:56 AM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Tau Herculid meteors show up right on time

No one was sure what to expect. While we didn't see a "meteor storm," observers with dark skies got a nice show.

May 31, 2022 02:52 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Broken comet may spark meteor outburst May 30-31

Dust from the breakup of comet 73P in 1995 may spawn a brief but rich meteor shower late Monday night, May 30.

May 29, 2022 12:08 PM

By Bob King

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Astro Bob: Excitement at dawn as planets, moon pair up in conjunction

The dawn crescent meets Venus on Friday, May 27. Two days later, Mars and Jupiter get really close.

May 26, 2022 09:48 AM

By Bob King