Citizen Scientist Topics
Vanishing Saturn
2002 — April 6, 2011
The ringed planet will vanish behind Earth's moon on Wednesday, Feb. 20th. Some astronomers will be watching carefully for the faint glow of Saturn's "lost ring."
Summer Moon Illusion
2002 — April 6, 2011
Summer is a good time to spot giant moons near the horizon. It's the season for the mysterious moon illusion.
Relax, it's only April
2002 — Sept. 20, 2011
The five brightest planets are converging in the western sky for an eye-popping show in May 2002.
Leonid Meteor Storm Forecast
2002 — April 6, 2011
Scientists at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center have released new predictions for the 2002 Leonid meteor storm.
Summer Meteor Shower
2002 — April 6, 2011
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this year on Aug. 12th and 13th. The warmth of northern summer makes it one of the year's most inviting sky shows.
Solstice Shadows
2002 — April 6, 2011
Shaquille O'Neal's stubby shadow is proof that our planet is tipped on its side--and summer has arrived.
The Leonids TV Show
2002 — April 6, 2011
NASA TV kicks off live coverage of the 2002 Leonid meteor storm on Monday evening, Nov. 18th. The broadcast will feature live reports from around the world and weird meteor sounds.
Look at that Asteroid
2002 — April 6, 2011
A big space rock will soon come so close to Earth that sky watchers can see it through binoculars.
Leonid Observing Tips
2002 — April 6, 2011
The 2002 Leonid meteor storm is due on Tuesday, Nov. 19th. A NASA expert offers common-sense advice to meteor watchers who plan to observe the display.
More Spaceship Sightings
2002 — April 6, 2011
Beginning this week, the International Space Stationwill make a series of eye-catching passes over North America.