| Equinox moon and Jupiter next few days | | | It'll be tough to catch the crescent moon and Jupiter from northerly latitudes. Much easier from southerly latitudes! Watch for these bright worlds, west after sunset. | | |
| Sun on the sky's equator | | | Another great explanation of Friday's equinox - plus beautiful graphics - from astronomer Guy Ottewell. | | |
| EarthSky's meteor shower guide for 2017 | | | A whole series of awesome meteor showers is about to start. Click in for information on how to watch the Draconids, Orionids, Taurids, Leonids and Geminids! | | |
| More evidence of water on Mars | | | Planetary researchers say a large sedimentary basin, named Aeolis Dorsa, contains some of the planet’s most spectacular and densely packed river deposits. | | |
