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- Stargazing: Full Moon and Partial Lunar Eclipse Pittsburgh
- Astronomical Calendar & Star Chart Spring 2026
- Stargazing: John Glenn anniversary and The Overview Effect
- Stargazing: Mercury’s highest altitude and planet line up
- Stargazing: Mystery of Pluto’s Heart
- Stargazing: Orion and Messier 50, the Heart Shaped Cluster
One of the easier astronomical events to observe is a lunar eclipse.
Top skygazing picks, spring planet visibilities, meteor showers, excitement, and space news.
It’s been 64 years since John Glenn’s historic flight in the Mercury program’s Friendship 7.
Venus, Mercury, and Saturn visible in the Pittsburgh sky facing West at sunset.
The dipped basin region, a result of an ancient collision, is currently thought to be the heartbeat of Pluto’s climate.
Located in the faint stars of nearby Monoceros constellation, this distinctive heart-shaped cluster can be observed with the un-aided eye.
For nearly 30 years, the Hale Telescope was the largest telescope in the world.
Tonight, the waxing gibbous Moon will cozy up to the stellar sisters, pairing the luminous Moon with the sparkling blue-white brilliance of the Pleiades.