The Sky This Week

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Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on Sept. 20, 2022

The equinox means the nights are now longer than the days. Visit some dark skies to enjoy them!

Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on Sept. 13, 2022

There's alot to see among the stars of Cygnus.

Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on Sept. 6, 2022

The first sure sign of fall, the Harvest Moon, is upon us.

Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on Aug. 30, 2022

Longer, cooler nights mean autumn sky delights.

Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on Aug. 25, 2022

Our vanishing nighttime skies, and what you can do to help them.

Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on Aug. 16, 2022

Spending the evening with an ancient summertime sight.

Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on Aug. 9, 2022

Things to view under August's Full Moon.

Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on Aug. 2, 2022

It's time for the Perseids (sort of) and the Dog Days.

Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on July 26, 2022

Here's a summer event that you've likely never heard os.

Geoff Chester, USNO Public Affairs in on July 12, 2022

The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope are truly a new window into space.