Rancho Mirage Observatory astronomer Eric McLaughlin explains how to view a solar eclipse over the Coachella Valley on Monday, April 8.
Sky Watch: How to See the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Look up to the sky during the late night of March 24 to view a penumbral lunar eclipse, a precursor to next month's solar eclipse.
Look up to the sky during the late night of March 24 to view a penumbral lunar eclipse, a precursor to next month’s solar eclipse.
Sky Watch: Inner Solar System Tour
Mercury, Venus, and Mars align in the southeast sky, offering a brief celestial show in late January and early February.
Mercury, Venus, and Mars align in the southeast sky, offering a brief celestial show in late January and early February.
Sky Watch: Total Eclipse of the Heart of Scorpius
Witness Venus, a crescent moon, and the red giant star Antares on the morning of Jan. 8.
Witness Venus, a crescent moon, and the red giant star Antares on the morning of Jan. 8.
Sky Watch: See the Geminid Meteor Shower in the Coachella Valley
The annual meteor shower will peak mid-December. Astronomer Eric McLaughlin explains how to view this celestial spectacle.
The annual meteor shower will peak mid-December. Astronomer Eric McLaughlin explains how to view this celestial spectacle.
Sky Watch: Gas Giants Light Up the Sky
During the month of November, you will get a good view of Jupiter and Uranus.
During the month of November, you will get a good view of Jupiter and Uranus.
Sky Watch: Partial Solar Eclipse
On Saturday, Oct. 14, grab your special solar glasses to view a partial solar eclipse in the Coachella Valley sky.
On Saturday, Oct. 14, grab your special solar glasses to view a partial solar eclipse in the Coachella Valley sky.
Sky Watch: See Three Bright Stars Overhead
Throughout September, turn your eyes to the sky after dark to get a glimpse of the Summer Triangle.
Throughout September, turn your eyes to the sky after dark to get a glimpse of the Summer Triangle.
Sky Watch: See Saturn This Month
Look up at 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, to get a glimpse of Saturn in the Coachella Valley sky.
Look up at 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, to get a glimpse of Saturn in the Coachella Valley sky.
Sky Watch: Earth at Aphelion
On July 6, the Earth will reach Aphelion — its farthest point from the sun on its orbit.
On July 6, the Earth will reach Aphelion — its farthest point from the sun on its orbit.