Analysis: From planets and constellations, to eclipses and the Aurora Borealis, here's what to look for in the sky this spring We have observed the night sky ... and a good opportunity arises ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise ...

Spring is now in the sky as well ... a waxing gibbous moon hovers near the Sickle. The night of the 26th, a full “supermoon” crosses the sky behind Spica, the only bright star in Virgo ...

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