Night Sky for February
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By WHELAN, Tom  Sun: Although the sun's elevation remains high, at 64 degrees, the nights lengthen as the month progresses.   Moon: Full moon fell on the 2nd, last quarter falls on the 10th, new moon on the 18th and first quarter on the 24th.
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The surface of one of the brightest stars in the night sky is imaged by scientists.
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Stargazers were able to catch a fleeting glimpse of a total eclipse of the moon in the early hours today. The clouds cleared to allow a rusty ball to be seen, despite bad weather, between 3.23am and 4.44am.
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If skies are clear, people can expect to see the full moon turn a deep reddish colour as the Earth&#39;s shadow falls over the face of the moon, astronomers say.
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By Roy A. Bahls, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.  Dec. 15--Weather permitting, local sky watchers are in for some prime viewing of the international space station and space shuttle Discovery as they streak overhead.   Sightings of the ISS and shuttle can be had about 6:04 p.m.
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The 2004 Geminid meteor shower is underway. Midnight sky watchers this weekend sawbright meteors shooting out of the constellation Geminid--at least a few per hour.
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For the first time in almost two years, there are no bright planets in the evening sky. You might as well stay inside and eat dinner. The morning sky, on the other hand, is sparkling. Mercury. Venus. Saturn. A slender crescent Moon. The luminous stars of Orion. They're all on display in the days ahead: Sept. 10th through 12th.
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When the Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12th, the nearly-full Moon is going to spoil the show.  But there might be something to see before the Moon rises: a side-show of Perseid Earthgrazers.
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The Quadrantid meteor shower is due to reach maximum in the predawn hours of Friday, Jan. 4. The Quadrantids are notoriously unpredictable, but if any year promises a fine display, this could be it.
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A comet discovered earlier this year has now moved close enough to be visible without binoculars or telescopes by experienced observers under dark skies. It is expected to put on a modest show this month and into January.
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By JAMES KELLER  HALIFAX (CP) - The moon over parts of Eastern Canada was replaced by a dim copper glow Saturday night during the first total lunar eclipse in 2ÃÂ½ years.
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A fine display of shooting stars is underway and peaks overnight Wednesday into early Thursday morning. Astronomers expect the 2004 Perseid meteor shower to be one of the best versions of the annual event in several years.
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By Matt Krupnick, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Feb. 17--BERKELEY -- UC Berkeley scientists will wait at least another day to study the lights in the northern sky.
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Almost 2-1/2 years have passed since the Moon plunged completely into the Earth's shadow. But if you live in Europe, Africa, or the eastern half of North America, but sure to put a big circle on your calendar for Saturday, March 3.
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Text of report by Radio Australia on 22 February Australian astronomers say an exploding Russian rocket satellite may have caused a mysterious glow in the night sky over the eastern state of Queensland.
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Sky gazers across the country will be treated to an awe-inspiring sight Wednesday evening as the full moon slips into the earth&#39;s shadow.
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Go outside on Wednesday evening and take a look at the moon. It will look mighty strange. The Earth&#39;s dark shadow will march across the face of the moon and by 9:30 pm the moon will take on an eerie red color.