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On 2016 May 9, Mercury will pass in front of the Sun, casting a small black silhouette in front of the solar disk.

Dominic Ford, 2016 Mar 27

A crab and two clusters

Stewart Moore, 2016 Mar 24

Several meteor observers have reported seeing a spectacular fireball at 3:16 UTC on 2016 March 17.

Steve Bosley, 2016 Mar 22

On 2016 March 17 the two-millionth visual observation was added to the Variable Star Section’s online database.

Andy Wilson, 2016 Mar 20

Images of the double transit at opposition have been posted.

John Rogers, 2016 Mar 14

Easy to find but difficult to see

Stewart Moore, 2016 Mar 13

Nick James, 2016 Mar 10

Next Wednesday there will be a total solar eclipse. But not many people are likely to see it.

Dominic Ford, 2016 Mar 06

Headphones in the spring night sky

Stewart Moore, 2016 Feb 28

One of the best Messier clusters

Stewart Moore, 2016 Feb 19

Jupiter will be at opposition on March 8, with a unique chance to see two moons rtransiting at once in front of their respective shadows.

John Rogers, 2016 Feb 14

ISS puts on a good show for next few days in the evening sky

Stewart Moore, 2016 Feb 10