Venus Meets Regulus
As these early fall days grow shorter, our western slope skies are still dark at 6:00 AM. So, this is a great time to see a celestial spectacle in the morning without having to get up too early. From...
View ArticlePlanets of February
In our Western skies, three planets are visible with the naked eye or binoculars during February evenings. They are Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury.
View ArticleWestern Slope Skies - Venus Meets Mars and the Moon
Venus, Mars, and a thin crescent Moon will create a stunning sight in our early evening sky on February 20. If skies are clear, find an open spot with an unobstructed horizon and look to the west...
View ArticleWestern Slope Skies - Star Light, Planet Bright
The winter evening sky was dominated by two exceptionally bright “stars” that are actually planets — resplendent Venus, nearest of planetary neighbors, in the west, and regal Jupiter, largest of the...
View ArticleWestern Slope Skies: Venus, Our Sister Planet
What is that brilliant light in the sky? If you are an early riser you may see a jewel in the east. Called the “morning star” as well as the “evening star” by cultures the world over, this light...
View ArticleWestern Slope Skies - Venus In the Evening
What’s that brilliant “evening star,” lingering in the southwest after sunset? It’s often confused with airplane landing lights and has even been reported as a UFO! It’s Venus, Earth’s closest...
View ArticleWestern Slope Skies - Astronomy Highlights for 2018
As we welcome in a New Year, let’s explore the astronomical wonders that we can see from the Western Slope during 2018.
View ArticleWestern Slope Skies - Venus, A Beacon in the Evening
What’s that brilliant object in the western evening twilight? An Airplane? A bright star? No. It’s Venus , Earth’s nearest planetary neighbor!
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