Steve Kates
Red letter days ahead in December as Mars moves closer to Earth
During the month of December, expect to hear a lot about Mars and how best to view it and learn about it.5 days ago
Steve Kates
It’s not a Thanksgiving turkey in the sky – that’s Cygnus the Swan
Point a pair of binoculars toward the sky on Thanksgiving night and find the magnificent Cygnus the Swan constellation.12 days ago
Steve Kates
Everything you need to know about NASA’s Artemis I rocket to the moon
The long-awaited launch of the NASA Artemis 1 moon rocket has finally happened!19 days ago
Steve Kates
The magic of constellation Taurus includes open star clusters
As we move deeper into the skies of autumn, we come across the zodiac sign of Taurus the Bull.26 days ago
Steve Kates
Taurid meteor shower could bring in colorful fireball season in coming days
With Halloween behind us and the prospect of a new set of November events to look forward to in our skies, we present fireball season 2022!1 month ago
Steve Kates
Lots to be thankful for up in the November skies, including a total lunar eclipse
As 2022 is nearly complete, we look to the skies of November for some amazing events to rally around, the best of which is a total lunar eclipse.1 month ago
Steve Kates
NASA spacecraft Lucy completes first year of long-term mission to asteroids
Back nearly a year ago, NASA launched a very unique spacecraft to the planet Jupiter - the 3,400-pound high-tech craft known as Lucy.2 months ago
Steve Kates
Here’s how to be prepared for the next meteor shower
The next decent meteor shower is the annual Orionid shower which will begin lighting up the skies in a week or so!2 months ago
Steve Kates
Here’s how you can take a look at massive galaxy known as M31
The night sky has many amazing sights to view, but one of the most amazing objects to view in our October skies has to be the massive galaxy known as the Andromeda Galaxy or M31.2 months ago
Steve Kates
DART asteroid deflection mission had all eyes on planetary defense
All eyes were on the skies Monday as a tiny spacecraft launched from earth last November attempted to deflect an asteroid.2 months ago
Steve Kates
Mark your stargazing calendar for these upcoming October treats
As the year moves on, the skies of October will be some of the best that Arizona can offer!3 months ago
Steve Kates
‘Cancer moonshot’ brings back memories of JFK space-race speech 60 years ago this week
President John F. Kennedy gave a speech 60 years ago to set a goal of sending men to the moon. Now, NASA is returning to the moon.3 months ago
Steve Kates
Here’s how you can get a great view of the harvest moon Sept. 9
One of the most memorable of the full moons of 2022 is the upcoming harvest moon! Look for the rising harvest moon on the evening of Sept. 9.3 months ago
Steve Kates
September skies feature harvest moon, 4 of the planets for viewing
With fall just around the corner and the traditional end of the summer monsoon season, we will soon return to those great Arizona skies.3 months ago
Steve Kates
Upcoming launch of Artemis I moon rocket kicks off another moon quest
The next great leap to space will occur soon with the launch of the Artemis I moon rocket.3 months ago
Steve Kates
Grab binoculars or telescope – Jupiter and Mars are coming into full view
Jupiter and Mars are coming closer to Earth, which is going to give skywatchers a really good look at them through binoculars or a telescope.4 months ago
Steve Kates
Here’s your final Perseid meteor shower update for 2022
There are lots of summer monsoon showers to be had, but there is another type of shower occurring right now - the Perseid meteor showers!4 months ago
Steve Kates
Look high and higher for the beautiful noctilucent clouds
With the intensity of the summer monsoon season here in Arizona, we look to the subject of meteorology and in particular, clouds.4 months ago
Steve Kates
Meteor showers and more will take their places in August night skies
August will be here once again, a time of monsoon weather, thunderstorms and showers as well as meteor showers!4 months ago
Steve Kates
Here’s what you should know about the weather phenomenon known as hail
To many people, the weather component known as hail is strange. Hail can appear in weather systems at any time and in many parts of the world.5 months ago
Steve Kates
Reaching for the moon is super idea in July
July skies bring us an amazing sight - the super thunder moon!5 months ago
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James Webb Telescope ready to unlock mysteries of the cosmos
Get set for some interesting images from the James Webb Telescope. NASA is expected to release the images on or about July 12.5 months ago
Steve Kates
July skies offer monsoon storms, super thunder moon and Pluto
With the summer monsoon well underway, the night skies of July offer up some interesting sights and events.5 months ago
