News From “Sky & Telescope” Magazine
Sky & Telescope is a monthly American magazine that covers amateur and professional astronomy.
it was created in 1941 by merging two older publications, The Sky and The Telescope.
It’s written for informed astronomy hobbyists, astrophotographers, and professional scientists – users on Cloudy Nights generally agree that it caters to more advanced amateur astronomers with a heavier lean toward deep science compared to other mainstream astronomy periodicals.
Rise Early on October 22nd for the Orionid Meteor Shower
2026-10-14 15:42
Sky & Telescope
The Moon bugs out just in time to enjoy the peak of the Orionids, which trace their origin to Halley's Comet. The post Rise Early on October 22nd for the Orionid Meteor Shower appeared first...
NASA Initiative to Study the Moon's Environment
2026-10-13 14:58
Sky & Telescope
NASA announced three new scientific payloads that will head to the Moon to better understand lunar hazards and resources. The post NASA Initiative to Study the Moon's Environment appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
The Sun Has a New Life Expectancy, and It’s a Billion Times Shorter
2026-10-12 17:00
Sky & Telescope
New simulations suggest that the planets' orbits will destabilize well before the Sun expands into its red giant phase. The post The Sun Has a New Life Expectancy, and It’s a Billion Times Shorter appeared...
This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 9 – 18
2026-10-09 08:56
Sky & Telescope
Take advantage of these moonless evenings! Make friends with some far Cassiopeia clusters in the high-arching Milky Way. Soon the Moon will return. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 9 – 18...
Meet the Star Cluster That Defies Conventions
2026-10-09 08:00
Sky & Telescope
The stellar gathering known as Garro 04 belongs to a growing number of enigmatic groupings that combine traits of young open clusters ancient globulars. The post Meet the Star Cluster That Defies Conventions appeared first...
Fast Radio Burst Shatters Distance Record
2026-10-08 18:00
Sky & Telescope
Astronomers have found a distant fast radio burst whose signal has traversed much of the universe before arriving at Earth. The post Fast Radio Burst Shatters Distance Record appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Neutrino Hunter Francis Halzen Wins Nobel Prize in Physics
2026-10-07 14:29
Sky & Telescope
Particle physicist earned the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to neutrino astronomy. The post Neutrino Hunter Francis Halzen Wins Nobel Prize in Physics appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Doing My Part in the Zooniverse
2026-10-06 14:56
Sky & Telescope
The universe still calls on rainy or cloudy nights, and Zooniverse — a project that's still going strong after 20 years — might be the window you're looking for. The post Doing My Part in...
Rare Sight Ahead! Watch the Moon Occult Jupiter Early October 6th
2026-10-05 18:05
Sky & Telescope
Jupiter disappears then returns in a blaze of glory at the Moon's dark rim before dawn. The post Rare Sight Ahead! Watch the Moon Occult Jupiter Early October 6th appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Saturn Flaunts its Rings at Opposition the Night of October 3–4
2026-10-02 20:38
Sky & Telescope
Leaves fall. Frost sparkles. And once again we fall under the magical spell of Saturn, the Lord of the Rings. The post Saturn Flaunts its Rings at Opposition the Night of October 3–4 appeared first...