Category Archives: Space participation

Astronomy, Space participation, Space Science

Night sky highlights for May 2024

Check out the night sky this month, May 2024. Here are videos highlighting the top sights to observe.

** What’s Up: May 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in May 2024?

Mars and Saturn tussle with the Moon, Mercury makes a brief a.m. appearance, East Coasters can see red giant star Antares emerge from behind the Moon, and the eta Aquariid meteors peak on May 6th.

0:00 Intro
0:15 Moon & planet highlights
1:06 Moon occults Antares
1:53 eta Aquariid meteor shower
3:54 May Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/skywatch….

** Tonight’s Sky: May 2024 – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky

In May, we are looking away from the crowded, dusty plane of our own galaxy toward a region where the sky is brimming with distant galaxies. Locate Virgo to find a concentration of roughly 2,000 galaxies and search for Coma Berenices to identify many more. Keep watching for space-based views of galaxies like the Sombrero Galaxy, M87, and M64.

About this Series … “Tonight’s Sky” is a monthly video of constellations you can observe in the night sky. The series is produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, home of science operations for the Hubble Space Telescope, in partnership with NASA’s Universe of Learning. This is a recurring show, and you can find more episodes—and other astronomy videos—at https://hubblesite.org/resource-gallery/tonights-sky.

** What to see in the night sky: May 2024 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

What can you see in the night sky tonight? Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky this month, including the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, Asteroid Pallas at opposition, noctilucent clouds and a tantalising lunar occultation of star cluster M4.

00:00 Intro
00:21 Solar System planets
04:39 Eta Aquariid meteor shower
05:29 The Moon
10:52 Minor planet (2) Pallas opposition
11:16 Noctilucent Clouds
12:39 Lunar occultation of M4
14:03 Arcturus and Boötes
17:45 Corona Borealis
19:47 Keystone asterism in Hercules
21:05 Globular cluster M13
25:19 Spica
26:00 Virgo
27:17 Antares

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – May 2024 | Full Moon and the Swiss Army knife of the Sky – Sky & Telescope Youtube

Our monthly Sky Tour #astronomy #podcast provides an informative and entertaining 10-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Join us for the May 2024 episode where we highlight this month’s #lunar phases, track down three #planets before dawn, keep alert for bits of #Halley’s #Comet, and get to know the Swiss Army knife of the #night #sky.

Listen and subscribe to this podcast at https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/ and don’t forget to subscribe to S&T’s YouTube channel to get alerts about new videos, including this monthly podcast

Learn more about #observing and #stargazing on our website, https://skyandtelescope.org/ and subscribe to our monthly magazine at https://skyandtelescope.org/subscribe.

See also

** Night Sky Notebook May 2024– Peter Detterline

** See also:

=== Amazon Ads ===

Celestron
70mm Travel Scope
Portable Refractor Telescope
Fully-Coated Glass Optics
Ideal Telescope for Beginners
BONUS Astronomy Software Package

==

Stellaris: People of the Stars

Astronomy, Education, Space participation

Night sky highlights for April 2024

Check out the night sky this month, April 2024. Here are videos highlighting the top sights to observe.

** What’s Up: April 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in April 2024?
Catch Mars and Saturn rising, and Jupiter hangs out with Comet 12P. Plus NASA has you covered for the total eclipse whether you’re headed to totality or watching from afar.

0:00 Intro
0:14 Moon & planet highlights
0:57 Comet 12p/Pons-Brooks
1:38 Total solar eclipse
3:45 April Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/skywatch….

— Additional Resources —
NASA’s Solar Eclipse hub: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/fut…
Find events & clubs: NASA’s Night Sky Network: https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/…
Skywatching resources from NASA: https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching

** Tonight’s Sky: April 2024 – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky

Clear April nights are filled with starry creatures. Near the Big Dipper, you will find several interesting binary stars. You can also spot galaxies like the Pinwheel Galaxy, M82, and M96—the last of which is an asymmetric galaxy that may have been gravitationally disrupted by encounters with its neighbors. Keep watching for space-based views of these celestial objects.

About this Series … “Tonight’s Sky” is a monthly video of constellations you can observe in the night sky. The series is produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, home of science operations for the Hubble Space Telescope, in partnership with NASA’s Universe of Learning. This is a recurring show, and you can find more episodes—and other astronomy videos—at https://hubblesite.org/resource-gallery/tonights-sky.

** What to see in the night sky: April 2024 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what’s in the night sky this month, including Comet 12P/Pons Brooks, the Moon and the Pleiades, the April 8 solar eclipse, Lyrid Meteor Shower and the Plough asterism.

00:00 Intro
00:18 Inner planets
02:23 Outer planets
07:31 Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
10:54 Solar eclipse
12:38 Moon and the Pleiades
13:16 Jewelled Handle
13:48 Lyrid Meteor Shower
14:22 Summer Triangle
15:20 Comet C/2021 S3 PANSTARRS
16:30 The Plough
21:03 Deep-sky objects

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – April 2024 – Sky & Telescope Youtube

See also

** Night Sky Notebook April 2024– Peter Detterline

** See also:

=== Amazon Ads ===

Celestron
70mm Travel Scope
Portable Refractor Telescope
Fully-Coated Glass Optics
Ideal Telescope for Beginners
BONUS Astronomy Software Package

==

Stellaris: People of the Stars

Astronomy, Education, Space participation

Night sky highlights for March 2024

Check out the night sky this month, March 2024. Here are videos highlighting the top sights to observe.

** What’s Up: March 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in March 2024?
Jupiter plows through the Pleiades on March 14, a chance to spot Mercury at month’s end along with a subtle lunar eclipse, and a comet worth keeping an eye on!

0:00 Intro
0:12 Moon & planet highlights
0:51 Penumbral lunar eclipse
1:47 Comet 12p/Pons-Brooks
1:23 March Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/skywatch….

** Tonight’s Sky: March2024 – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky

In March, the stars of spring lie eastward: Look for the constellations Gemini and Cancer to spot interesting celestial features like star clusters M35 and the Beehive Cluster, and NGC 3923, an oblong elliptical galaxy with an interesting ripple pattern. Keep watching for space-based views of the galaxies.

** What to see in the night sky: March 2024 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what’s in the sky this month, including Jupiter, the Moon, Comet C/2021 S3 PANSTARRS and a tour through Coma Berenices and the Bowl of Virgo.

00:00 Intro
00:15 Inner planets
03:56 Jupiter and Saturn
04:40 Uranus and Neptune
05:50 Juno
05:58 The Moon
11:40 Comet C/2021 S3 PANSTARRS
12:05 Constellations
16:00 Leo Triplet
17:50 Coma Berenices
21:05 Bowl of Virgo

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – March 2024 | Sirius and the Moon Phases – Sky & Telescope Youtube

See also

** What’s in the Night Sky (March 2024) Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks – Alyn Wallace

** Night Sky Notebook March 2024– Peter Detterline

** See also:

=== Amazon Ads ===

Celestron
70mm Travel Scope
Portable Refractor Telescope
Fully-Coated Glass Optics
Ideal Telescope for Beginners
BONUS Astronomy Software Package

==

Stellaris: People of the Stars

Astronomy, Education, Space participation

Night sky highlights for February 2024

Check out the night sky this month, February 2024. Here are videos and articles highlighting the top sights to observe.

** What’s Up: February 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2024?
Venus begins its exit from the morning sky, as Mars makes its comeback. Plus, now through May is a good time to observe spiral galaxy M81.

0:00 Intro
0:13 Moon & planet highlights
1:45 Observing spiral galaxy M81
4:01 February Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://science.nasa.gov/skywatch….

** Tonight’s Sky: February 2024 – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky

In February, the Winter Triangle is your guide to the night sky: The northern hemisphere is treated to views of the stars Procyon, Sirius, and Betelgeuse. Keep watching for the awe-inspiring space-based views of the Orion Nebula, which is sculpted by the stellar winds of central bright stars.

…

“Tonight’s Sky” is a monthly video of constellations you can observe in the night sky. The series is produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, home of science operations for the Hubble Space Telescope, in partnership with NASA’s Universe of Learning. This is a recurring show, and you can find more episodes—and other astronomy videos—at https://hubblesite.org/resource-galle….

** What to see in the night sky: February 2024 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what to see in the night sky tonight and throughout February, including the best comets, clair-obscure effects on the Moon, Orion, Gemini and star clusters.

00:00 Intro
00:13 Mercury, Venus and Mars
02:23 Jupiter and Saturn
03:41 Uranus and Neptune
06:22 Comets
11:25 Einstein Crater
13:34 Lunar X and V, Jewelled Handle
15:31 Orion
16:30 Castor and Pollux
17:50 M35
19:05 Ursa Major
20:15 Leo and the Sickle
22:00 Beehive Cluster
23:06 M67
25:08 Hydra

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – February | The Winter Hexagon and Constellations Near Orion – Sky & Telescope Youtube

Our monthly Sky Tour #astronomy #podcast provides an informative and entertaining 10-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Listen to the February episode and keep tabs on the Moon, say goodbye to a couple of planets, trace out the Winter Hexagon; and explore some lesser-known constellations near Orion. So bundle up, grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

See also

** What’s in the Night Sky February 2024 Venus Mars Conjunction | SpaceX Starlink – Alyn Wallace

** Night Sky Notebook February 2024– Peter Detterline

What’s happening in the sky in February 2024 when you look up!

** See also:

=== Amazon Ads ===

Celestron
70mm Travel Scope
Portable Refractor Telescope
Fully-Coated Glass Optics
Ideal Telescope for Beginners
BONUS Astronomy Software Package

==

Stellaris: People of the Stars

Astronomy, Education, Space participation

Night sky highlights for January 2024

Check out the night sky this month, January 2024. Here are videos highlighting the top sights to observe.

** What’s Up: January 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in January 2024?
The year kicks off with the Quadrantid meteors, and some great Moon-planet pairings. Plus, did you know the stars shift in the sky by four minutes each day?

0:00 Intro
0:15 Quadrantid meteor shower
0:54 Moon & planet highlights
2:12 4-minute-per-day rule
3:46 January Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/skywatch….

** Tonight’s Sky: January 2024 – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky

In January, the northern hemisphere features beautiful views of Capella, a pair of giant yellow stars; Aldebaran, a red giant star; and two star clusters—the Hyades and the Pleiades. Keep watching for the awe-inspiring space-based views of the Crab Nebula, the remains of a star that exploded as a supernova.

** What to see in the night sky: January 2024 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the top things to see in the night sky this month, including the planets of the Solar System, clair obscur effects on the Moon, Comet 144P/Kushia and Orion.

00:00 Intro
00:16 – Mercury
01:17 – Venus
02:57 – Jupiter
06:23 – Saturn
07:02 – Uranus and Neptune
09:16 – Comet 144P/Kushida
10:42 – Quadrantid meteor shower
11:09 – Clair obscur effects
11:49 – Galilean moons
12:14 – Mare Orientale
14:20 – Dione transits Saturn
17:37 – Sirius
20:40 – Orion
24:35 – Monoceros
25:54 – Rosette Nebula

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – January | The Quadrantid Meteor Shower and Spotting Planets – Sky & Telescope Youtube

Our monthly Sky Tour #astronomy #podcast provides an informative and entertaining 10-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Listen to the January episode and watch one of the year’s better #meteor showers, then take up the challenge of spotting five #planets; size up a celestial queen with an ego problem; and learn about a celestial hunter who, uh, also has an ego problem. So bundle up, grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

See also

** What’s in the Night Sky January 2024 – Quadrantid Meteor Shower | Mercury-Mars Conjunction – Alyn Wallace

00:00 Intro
00:36 Quadrantids
01:35 Northern Hemisphere Sky
02:31 Southern Hemisphere Sky
03:20 Planets and Moon
04:34 #WITNS Winners

*** 2024 Unmissable Night Sky Events! – Alyn Wallace

00:00 2023
00:34 Aurora Boost
01:30 January
02:40 February
02:53 March
03:40 April
06:01 May
06:35 June
07:12 July
07:25 August
07:57 September
08:25 October
10:22 December

** Night Sky Notebook January 2024 – Peter Detterline

** See also:

=== Amazon Ads ===

Celestron
70mm Travel Scope
Portable Refractor Telescope
Fully-Coated Glass Optics
Ideal Telescope for Beginners
BONUS Astronomy Software Package

==

Stellaris: People of the Stars