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More » ❢ Update - A few tips for keeping busy and entertained while staying safe Engaging with the Universe from Home We don’t know how long COVID-19 will keep us all bottled up, but here are a few ways to stay informed and entertained as you pass the time. More » ▶ StarDate Radio: July 21 — Comet NeoWise A bright comet in the evening sky A comet that defied the odds is in view in the evening sky. It’s fairly bright, although you need binoculars... More » ★ Stargazing: August 18 New Moon The Moon will be “new” tonight as it crosses the imaginary line between Earth and the Sun, beginning a new... More » ▶ StarDate Radio: August 17 — Sagittarius Cluster Extra black holes in a star cluster Sagittarius is packed with star clusters. That’s mainly because the center of the Milky Way Galaxy lies within its borders.... More » ★ Stargazing: August 17 Sagittarius Cluster Messier 22, a cluster that is about 10,000 light-years away, contains hundreds of thousands of stars, so it’s an easy... More » ★ Stargazing: August 16 Sagittarius Nursery M8, the Lagoon Nebula, is in the southern sky on August nights, above the “spout” of the teapot formed by... More » ▶ StarDate Radio: August 16 — Sagittarius Nurseries Starbirth in the Milky Way Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, is home to hundreds of billions of stars — and the population is growing... More » ▶ StarDate Radio: August 15 — Sagittarius A high-speed ride ’round the galaxy Our solar system is on a high-speed merry-go-round. The Sun orbits the center of the Milky Way Galaxy at half... More » ★ Stargazing: August 15 Sagittarius The center of the Milky Way galaxy is in Sagittarius, which rolls low across the southern sky on summer nights.... More » ▶ StarDate Radio: August 14 — Moon and Venus Turning up a planet’s thermostat During its first couple of billion years, Venus could have been warm and wet — a paradise for life. Research... More » ★ Stargazing: August 14 Moon and Venus Venus reigns as the brilliant “morning star.” The planet will stand quite close to the crescent Moon at dawn tomorrow,... More » ▶ StarDate Radio: August 13 — Sadr Playing tricks in the night sky The night sky plays tricks on us. Objects that look like they’re right on top of each other can be... More » ★ Stargazing: August 13 Sadr The star Sadr connects the body and wings of Cygnus, the swan, which soars high overhead on August nights. Sadr... More » ▶ StarDate Radio: August 12 — Moon and Aldebaran A confusing relationship The stars tell us a lot about themselves. A detailed analysis of their light reveals their temperature, composition, and motion.... More » Current Magazine The International Space Station hosts several telescopes and other instruments for studying the universe, and in our September/October issue, we'll fill you in on the details. Subscribe 2020 Sky Almanac Newly Updated! This year offers some beautiful skywatching treats, including the opposition of Mars and the closest conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn in four centuries. You can find all the details on these and many others in our 2020 Sky Almanac. We also tell you about the rights and wrongs of astronomy and space exploration in science fiction. The digital version of the Almanac was revised on July 1, with additional skywatching tips and the latest details on upcoming milestones in space! Order online Featured Video Cosmic Inflation: Puffing Up the Universe Search form Search Search In the Sky The Moon will be “new” tonight as it crosses the imaginary line between Earth and the Sun, beginning a new cycle of phases. It will be lost in the Sun’s intense glare, but will return to view in a couple of days as a thin crescent in the west shortly after sunset. Moon Phases Full Aug. 3, 10:59 am Last Aug. 11, 11:45 am New Aug. 18, 9:42 pm First Aug. 25, 12:58 pm Times are U.S. Central Time. Apogee August 9 Perigee Aug 21 The full Moon of August is known as the Grain Moon or Green Corn Moon. Special Features User Login Login now to access your premium content or request a new password if you've forgotten yours. Astronomy Gifts Backyard Guide To The Night Sky $21.95 About StarDate StarDate is the public education and outreach arm of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory . Our radio program airs daily on almost 300 stations. And our popular bimonthly astronomy magazine is the perfect skywatching companion for anyone interested in astronomical events and space exploration. We also offer astronomy resources to teachers , the media , and the public . Información en español About StarDate Underwriting SkyTips Sign-Up Change mailing address Privacy Policy Copyright and Usage Contact StarDate is brought to you in part through the generous support of our underwriters. Interested in underwriting? Let us know ©2020 The University of Texas McDonald Observatory...