Tag: Ceres


  • Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: Watch This Week’s Sky Events

    Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: Watch This Week’s Sky Events

    Spot Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti This Friday Evening If you’re looking for a captivating sky event this week, set your sights on Ceres, the dwarf planet, as it makes a close approach to the 5th-magnitude star Phi2 Ceti this Friday evening. Viewing will be best about two hours after sunset, when darkness has settled in…

  • Ceres in Cetus: A Close View Tonight and a Look Ahead to Io and Europa

    Ceres in Cetus: A Close View Tonight and a Look Ahead to Io and Europa

    What to look for tonight: Ceres near Phi2 Ceti If you’re hunting for a sky event this week, you won’t want to miss a close approach of the dwarf planet Ceres. This Friday evening, Ceres is passing near the 5th-magnitude star Phi2 Ceti (φ2 Ceti). With clear skies, you can spot both objects overhead in…

  • Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: A Friday Evening Skywatch for October 10

    Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: A Friday Evening Skywatch for October 10

    Overview: Ceres Passes Close to Phi2 Ceti If you’re looking for a rewarding sky event this Friday, turn your gaze toward the constellation Cetus. Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, will be passing close to the magnitude 5 star Phi2 Ceti this evening. Observers should note that the best viewing window is about…

  • Astronomical Events in October 2025: Harvest Moon, Meteors, and More

    Astronomical Events in October 2025: Harvest Moon, Meteors, and More

    Harvest Moon: October 2025’s Brightest Night October 6–7 kicks off with the Harvest Moon, a full moon that often appears unusually large and luminous as it rises in the evening sky. This month’s Harvest Moon also qualifies as a supermoon, thanks to its proximity to Earth. For best results, watch from a clear, dark horizon…

  • October 2025 Astronomical Events: Harvest Moon & Showers

    October 2025 Astronomical Events: Harvest Moon & Showers

    A skywatcher’s guide to October 2025 October 2025 promises a bounty of celestial sights for stargazers of all levels. As nights grow cooler and darkness arrives earlier, the sky becomes a stage for a curated lineup of events that range from a spectacular Harvest Moon to reliable meteor showers, emerging comets, and captivating planetary pairings.…