Aug 29, 2026 | One Good Target, Rick's Picks
Transient Events That Can Give Us a Good Enough Reason to Get Outside and Do a Little Observing September 2026 All month: in the evening sky, Venus and Mercury are challenging targets near sunset, while Neptune and Saturn liven up the later evening scene, and...
Aug 5, 2026 | One Good Target, Rick's Picks
Transient Events That Can Give Us a Good Enough Reasonto Get Outside and Do a Little Observing August 2026 All month: the planets are almost exclusively morning targets again this month, with Venus the lone evening attraction – but Saturn and Neptune are...
Jul 2, 2026 | One Good Target, Rick's Picks
Transient Events That Can Give Us a Good Enough Reason to Get Outside and Do a Little Observing July 2026 All month: the sunset sky becomes a less interesting place for planet watchers this month, as Jupiter and Mercury both head rapidly towards solar...
Jun 3, 2026 | One Good Target, Rick's Picks
Transient Events That Can Give Us a Good Enough Reason to Get Outside and Do a Little Observing June 2026 All month: the solar system provides treats for planet-watchers both at dawn and at dusk this month, with Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter gracing the early...
May 2, 2026 | One Good Target, Rick's Picks, Uncategorized
Transient Events That Can Give Us a Good Enough Reason to Get Outside and Do a Little Observing All month: the pre-dawn sky sees the return of planets this month, gladdening the hearts of early-rising solar system observers. Neptune is first to break the...
Mar 28, 2026 | One Good Target, Rick's Picks
Transient Events That Can Give Us a Good Enough Reasonto Get Outside and Do a Little Observing All month: it’s a frustrating month for early-rising planet fans, as Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune all achieve significant elongation from the Sun, but Spring’s...
