Where did Venus disappear to? bit.ly/3RbaFrW The hottest planet is on vacation for a couple days. We'll also look at fresh evidence of volcanic activity there.

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks grows an imaginary tail bit.ly/4aTUeaJ A comet's appearance depends on our viewing angle. Earth crossed through the plane of 12P/Pons-Brooks' orbit this week giving us a positively bizarre view.

Tiangong space station and moon team up at twilight bit.ly/3VArgbi The crescent moon returns to the evening sky along with the orbiting "Heavenly Palace."

Asteroid Pallas passes the "Blaze Star." This map will help you keep watch on both T CrB, expected to undergo a nova explosion this summer or fall, and the 9th magnitude asteroid Pallas. Start your journey at Epsilon CrB in the Crown.

See summer's planet parade bit.ly/3RKalAO On Saturday morning, June 29, most planets and the moon will fan across the dawn sky. Don't forget to pack binoculars for this planetary expedition.

Comet 13P/Olbers shines at around magnitude 6.5 in this photo from June 29th with a 200mm lens on a tracking mount. The comet is currently in Lynx and easily visible in 50mm or larger binoculars.

Explore Gems of July's Night Sky bit.ly/4cH28oZ My monthly calendar of celestial delights to illuminate your nights. Highlights include the return of Mercury at dusk, a widely-visible occultation of Spica by the half-moon and the annual Delta Aquariid meteor shower.

Noctilucent clouds seen in Minnesota bit.ly/3VQso9H Meteor-dust clouds glow at dusk and dawn; plus we'll pay a visit to Saturn's right-now, crazy-looking rings.

See dwarf planet Ceres in binoculars bit.ly/45VTa5e Ceres, closest to Earth this month, is padding across the bottom of the Sagittarius Teapot. At 7th magnitude, it's super easy to find right now near the star Ascella.

Space station still inspires — see it tonight bit.ly/3XYSbiQ For the next few nights we can see the space station from dusk till dawn.

Smart telescopes make astrophotography easy bit.ly/4d88xdh I finally threw in the towel and bought a Seestar smart telescope. It's really been a nice addition to my night-sky toolkit.

Watch meteors spill from the water-carrier's jar bit.ly/3Sq0vo2 The annual Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this coming week. Not a major shower for northerners but worth a look.

Kick back and relax under the late summer sky bit.ly/4cl0uZW A calendar of the best and brightest sights for August nights.

10 ways to enjoy a full moon bit.ly/3yHlaxo On Monday night, Aug. 19, the full Sturgeon Moon will rise just after sunset. Here are some things to look for as it lights the night.

Wonderful 'W' of Cassiopeia wows bit.ly/472Kydq Cassiopeia is out as soon as it gets dark and makes a great stepping stone for nighttime explorations.

Sweet September stargazing bit.ly/4gno9Mz My monthly calendar of night-sky delights features a partial lunar eclipse and a binocular-comet at dawn.

Watch a solar sail tumble across the night sky bit.ly/4d0L9Oe The NASA ACS3 satellite launched in April will test a new form of propulsion — sunlight! Go to Heavens Above and click the ACS3 link for times. It's visible in both hemispheres.

Harvest Moon gets eclipsed! bit.ly/3XIoVvZ On Sept. 17, the full moon will be in partial eclipse at a convenient viewing hour. Partial phase begins at 9:12 CDT and ends at 10:17 p.m. 65 minutes of shadowy goodness.

Brightest comet of year to appear at dawn and dusk bit.ly/3ZzwYg4 Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will soon be making a splash in U.S. skies. (Photo: Terry Lovejoy, Sept. 18).

Bright Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS highlights October sky bit.ly/3zUnJfU A calendar of the best and brightest astronomical events visible during the month of October.