Astronomy news

• 28 Nov 2019 (31 minutes ago): The Moon at perihelion

  28-11-2019 10:06 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  The Moon reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
  Read more

• 13 Dec 2019 (13 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  13-12-2019 04:04 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 13 Dec 2019 (14 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  13-12-2019 03:25 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• 13 Dec 2019 (15 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  13-12-2019 02:02 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 19 Dec 2019 (6 days away): Moon at Last Quarter

  13-12-2019 01:20 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  The Moon rises in the east at around midnight and appears high in the sky at sunrise.
  
  Read more

• 18 Dec 2019 (5 days away): The Moon at perigee

  13-12-2019 01:20 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
  Read more

• 16 Dec 2019 (3 days away): Comae Berenicid meteor shower

  13-12-2019 01:20 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  The Comae Berenicid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
  Read more

• 15 Dec 2019 (2 days away): Close approach of the Moon and M44

  13-12-2019 01:20 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  The Moon and M44 pass within 1°17' of each other.
  
  Read more

• 14 Dec 2019 (Tomorrow): Geminid meteor shower

  13-12-2019 01:20 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak.
  
  Read more

• 13 Dec 2019 (16 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  13-12-2019 01:20 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• 13 Dec 2019 (17 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  13-12-2019 00:36 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• It's No Lark: NASA Asteroid Mission Picks 'Nightingale' As Sampling Site

  13-12-2019 00:11 via Space.com
  
  We now know where NASA's first asteroid sample-return mission aims to snag its otherworldly stuff.
  
  Read more

• Boeing's Starliner Astronaut Taxi Is 'Go' for Launch on Dec. 20

  12-12-2019 23:52 via Space.com
  
  Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is ready to deliver holiday presents on its inaugural trip to the International Space Station.
  
  Read more

• How to See Friday Night's Geminid Meteor Shower, Despite the Moonshine

  12-12-2019 23:51 via Space.com
  
  So far, 2019 has been a disaster if you are an enthusiastic watcher of "shooting stars."
  
  Read more

• 13 Dec 2019 (18 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  12-12-2019 23:17 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• 13 Dec 2019 (19 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  12-12-2019 22:33 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• NASA Announces Site of Sample Selection for Osiris-REX

  12-12-2019 22:29 via Sky & Telescope
  
  NASA has picked the "Nightingale" site, located within a small crater on the asteroid Bennu, for its Osiris-REX mission to sample next year.
  The post NASA Announces Site of Sample Selection for Osiris-REX appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
  
  Read more

• Rocket Lab Opens US Launch Site for Small Satellite Missions

  12-12-2019 21:52 via Space.com
  
  Rocket Lab officially opened its new U.S. launch site for business today (Dec. 12) and the U.S. Air Force will be the company's first customer to fly from the complex.
  
  Read more

• 13 Dec 2019 (20 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  12-12-2019 21:12 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• Watch Live Friday: Hubble Experts Talk Interstellar Comet Borisov

  12-12-2019 21:02 via Space.com
  
  Hubble scientists will discuss the interstellar comet Borisov in a series of interviews that will stream live on NASA TV from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (1100-1700 GMT). Watch it live here!
  
  Read more

• Space Webcasts: NASA, Boeing Host Telecon on Starliner Test Flight to Space Station

  12-12-2019 21:02 via Space.com
  
  After conducting the official flight readiness review for Starliner's test flight to the ISS, NASA and Boeing will discuss the upcoming mission in a teleconference with reporters. Listen live here!
  
  Read more

• Listen Live Now! NASA, Boeing Host Telecon on Starliner Test Flight to Space Station

  12-12-2019 21:02 via Space.com
  
  After conducting the official flight readiness review for Starliner's test flight to the ISS, NASA and Boeing will discuss the upcoming mission in a teleconference with reporters. Listen live here!
  
  Read more

• Life on Mars? Europe Commits to Groundbreaking Mission to Bring Back Rocks to Earth

  12-12-2019 21:00 via Space.com
  
  It will be one of the most daunting, complicated and, potentially, scientifically rewarding missions ever undertaken to the red planet.
  
  Read more

• 13 Dec 2019 (21 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  12-12-2019 20:34 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• Listen Live @ 3 pm ET: NASA, Boeing Host Telecon on Starliner Test Flight to Space Station

  12-12-2019 20:03 via Space.com
  
  After conducting the official flight readiness review for Starliner's test flight to the ISS, NASA and Boeing will discuss the upcoming mission in a teleconference with reporters. Listen live here!
  
  Read more

• 1st Global Map of Martian Winds Reveals 'Ripple Effects' from Extreme Terrain

  12-12-2019 20:01 via Space.com
  
  A new global map of winds on Mars shows "ripple effects" from the extreme terrain below.
  
  Read more

• 13 Dec 2019 (22 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Pluto

  12-12-2019 19:26 via Astronomy News visible from latitude 51.51°N
  Venus and Pluto share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°08'.
  
  Read more

• Listen Live @ 2 pm ET: NASA, Boeing Host Telecon on Starliner Test Flight to Space Station

  12-12-2019 19:08 via Space.com
  
  After conducting the official flight readiness review for Starliner's test flight to the ISS, NASA and Boeing will discuss the upcoming mission in a teleconference with reporters. Listen live here!
  
  Read more

• 'Monster Black Hole' Discovery Found to be Incorrect — But That's How Science Progresses

  12-12-2019 18:41 via Space.com
  
  Apparently, that "monster black hole" that researchers found isn't so monstrous after all.
  
  Read more

• Indian Rocket Marks Historic 50th Launch with Spy Satellite

  12-12-2019 18:33 via Space.com
  
  India's workhorse rocket celebrated its 50th flight with a successful launch of 10 satellites, including a spy vehicle.
  
  Read more

Follow @UK_Astronomy on Twitter!