Mars reaches opposition shortly on Oct. 13, which means the planet will be high and bright in the Coachella Valley’s late-night sky.
Sky Watch: Jupiter and Saturn in Opposition
July will bring the best views of the largest planets in the solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, which will reach opposition less than a week apart.
July will bring the best views of the largest planets in the solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, which will reach opposition less than a week apart.
Sky Watch: Planetary Grouping
Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be spectacularly joined by a sharp waning crescent Moon on March 18 and the foursome will be grouped nicely in Sagittarius.
Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be spectacularly joined by a sharp waning crescent Moon on March 18 and the foursome will be grouped nicely in Sagittarius.
Sky Watch: June Solstice
June 20 marks the longest day of the year and the official beginning of summer in the Coachella Valley.
June 20 marks the longest day of the year when the sun reaches its highest point above the horizon to mark the beginning of summer in the Coachella Valley.
Sky Watch: International Dark Sky Week
This year’s International Dark Sky Week will not only be a good week to go stargazing, but a good time to learn more about the impacts of light pollution.