(Posted 20 June 2015) If you thought last night’s encounter between Venus, Jupiter and the slim crescent Moon was impressive,…
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Where to look to see the out of control Progress robotic spacecraft from Australian capital cities
(Posted 4 May 2015) Australian observers are well placed to see the out of control Progress M-27M robotic spacecraft pass overhead…
Got a telescope? Watch Io and its shadow pass across Jupiter’s face tonight.
(Posted 9 March 2015) The shadow of Jupiter’s largest moons Io, will cross the face of Jupiter tonight between approximately 8:30…
Moon passes Jupiter 2 – 4 March 2015 / Great Red Spot visible Tuesday night through a telescope
(Posted 1 March 2015) Look above the North Eastern horizon over the next few nights and you will notice a…
Tonight! Moon, Venus, Mars and Uranus in straight line in evening twilight
(Posted 22 February 2015) Assuming you have clear skies, Venus, Mars and a slim crescent Moon will be visible to…
Moon, Venus and Mars close in evening twilight tonight
(Posted 21 February 2015) If you are lucky enough to have clear skies tonight, look low above the Western horizon…
Mercury now visible in morning sky
(Posted 8 February 2015) Mercury is now a morning object and can be seen low above the Eastern horizon in…
Dazzling Jupiter only days from opposition
(Posted 2 February 2015) Even the most casual sky watcher will have noticed a dazzlingly bright star above the North…
Jupiter, Mars and Saturn visible tonight. No telescope or binoculars required!
(Posted 22 April 2014) Planet spotting doesn’t any easier than tonight with Jupiter, Mars and Saturn easily visible to the…
This weeks upcoming predictable space and astronomy events and anniversaries (24 – 30 March 2014)
Posted 23 March 2014 This post is biased towards events that can be seen with the unaided eye or via the…