Steve Kates
In February, skywatchers will see beautiful full snow moon, maybe even a comet
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is streaking along our skies. If you want to see it, grab a pair of binoculars or a telescope.8 months ago
Steve Kates
Hot news: Solar Cycle 25 is ramping up the sky show in 2023
The sun is now in the process of showing us its real power during the long-awaited Solar Cycle 25.8 months ago
Steve Kates
Sirius: The brightest star in the night sky comes into view
Our January night sky offers up some really amazing sights and some include viewing that brightest star in the sky in remote locations.9 months ago
Steve Kates
New comet to streak across skies before end of January
Get set for a new comet coming our way! Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF can be viewed with binoculars in the early morning sky later this month.9 months ago
Steve Kates
Why we kiss under the mistletoe, tracking Santa and other holiday rituals
As we celebrate the holidays and Christmas, we look for some time to relax with loved ones and enjoy many of the traditions that have come from the distant past!9 months ago
Steve Kates
Sky events to look forward to in 2023 include a rare eclipse and meteor showers
We've got a new year to look forward to great events in our skies after a terrific 2022.10 months ago
Steve Kates
Heads up! Atmospheric optics are around on a regular basis
The skies are full of amazing sights other than the stars, planets and distant celestial objects - we're talking atmospheric optics.10 months ago
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.10 months 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.10 months 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!11 months 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.11 months 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!11 months 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.11 months 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.11 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!12 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 M31.12 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.1 year 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!1 year 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.1 year 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. 9.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
