Watch Venus and Jupiter Drift Apart and Celebrate the Life of Comet-Observer Alan Hale

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This week in the world of astronomy, celebrate the life of comet-observer Alan Hale and watch Venus and Jupiter drift apart. Plus, meet Callisto, Jupiter's ancient moon.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 12 – 21

The three planets in the western twilight are pulling away from each other now. On Wednesday, the Moon will occult Venus in daylight.

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Gravitational-Wave Detections Surge with Latest Release

Astronomers have released the newest list of gravitational-wave detections, almost doubling the number of known signals.

Amazon's Satellites Are Impacting Astronomy

The satellites being launched by Amazon are brighter than IAU-recommended limits — which means they’ll interfere with astronomy.

Revival of Australia’s Molonglo Radio Telescope

Australia’s Molonglo Observatory was saved from retirement; now, it holds the promise of future radio observations.

Did A Moon-Size Planet Grow Fast and Die Young in the Early Solar System?

A rare meteorite recovered from the Sahara Desert could be a fragment of a Moon-size body that met an early, violent end.

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Observing Highlights

Meet Callisto, Jupiter's Ancient Moon

Meet Callisto, the heavily cratered moon that’s the most distant of the Galilean satellites from Jupiter.

Solar Photography: Catch the Sun

Learn how to photograph this captivating target.

June Podcast: Dance of the Planets

This month’s episode highlights the close pairing of Venus and Jupiter under way in the western sky after sunset.

Presented by: Celestron.

Night Under the Stars at Paramount Ranch

Come enjoy the night sky and learn about "What's up in the Sky Tonight."

Alan Hale (1958-2026)

Astronomer and comet-hunter Alan Hale passed away on Saturday, June 6th, at 68 years old in his home in Cloudcroft, New Mexico.

The Nation’s Premier Amateur Astronomy Conference

August 12-15

This year’s ALCON is stacked with great activities. Astronomy presentations, happy hours, tours, the annual StarBQ, an astrophotography contest, and even a Sunday afterparty. All these events are available at this year’s ALCON in Cincinnati, space is limited, learn more at ALCON2026.org.

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