By Scott Levine Through July, most of the space news has been full of extraordinary stories and gorgeous photos of the alluringly named comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE), which was visible with the naked … [Read more...]
Plenty of Action to Behold in the Sky on Warm Summer Nights
By Scott Levine If you can believe it, the end of June brings us to the midway point through another trip around the sun. This doesn’t really change anything, but it’s interesting to know that … [Read more...]
Take Time to Marvel at the Activity of the Late Spring Skies
By Scott Levine Though we often think of the sky as permanent and unchanging, one of the greatest pleasures of watching often is seeing it change from night to night. With enough time, we get to … [Read more...]
Look to the Skies This Month to Find Some Consistency and Comfort
By Scott Levine On a warm, clear night a week or two ago, I got dinner on and off the table and stepped out to my favorite south-facing spot. As the last of the shadows dissolved around me, my … [Read more...]
Clear Skies: Take Time to Gaze at Some Amazing Sights in the Sky
By Scott Levine The last few weeks have been difficult and scary, and it might be hard to escape all the dread. Like others through history, I’ve long found that one of the best ways to … [Read more...]
Clear Skies: Venus Provides a Stunning Sight for Our Night Skies
By Scott Levine A couple of years ago I had the great pleasure of writing a monthly astronomy column here at The Examiner. It was fun, and I always appreciated the comments some of you sent. I … [Read more...]