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The recognizable shape of the constellation Leo the Lion makes it a great target for stargazers and its many galaxies make it attractive for observers using telescopes.

Summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere as Mars and Saturn parade in the western sky and the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks on Father's Day.

Catch the planets in the evening sky, starting with Mercury, then Mars and Saturn. A meteor shower coincides with the new moon.

J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named.

Observers have a new comet to target as Comet Lulin (C/2007 N3) swings around the sun and passes Earth.

The Constellation known as the Big Bear holds double stars, galaxies, and a planetary nebula. You can also use it as a guide to star hop across the sky.

Find the 20 top brightest stars: learn their names, where they reside, and special facts.

February begins and ends with two great planetary conjunctions and hosts a total lunar eclipse in the middle.

Find out what the bright star by the moon is, learn what's in the sky before the Fourth of July fireworks, and see both of the largest gas giant planets at once.

Mars, Mercury, and Saturn gleam in the evening sky and the bright winter stars and constellations shine like gems.

Venus and Saturn have a stunning conjunction and a meteor shower peaks at the end of the month.

Mercury makes an appearance after sunset and Venus and Saturn get close in a stunning conjunction. We also welcome the official start of summer!

October 2007 brings two meteor showers, planet activity in the morning, and a full moon before Halloween.

This dark patch of sky resides under Leo and contains one notable galaxy.

Mercury disappears fast but Saturn stays bright in the south, and a meteor shower courtesy of Halley's comet peaks. Jupiter provides an excellent guide to find Neptune.

Many theories exist regarding the Star of Bethlehem; and, despite the disbelief of the non-religious, astronomers have calculated how such an event might have occurred.

The tale of Lucy Locket was never intended for children. We don't know who Lucy was but Kitty Fisher, daughter of a German immigrant, had a meteoric rise from the gutter

The biggest of all 88 constellations wraps along the Milky Way low in the spring sky and contains three Messier objects.

Locate Leo Minor the Little Lion and learn about its stars and deep-sky targets.

What does Polaris mean? Find translations of the names of many of the major stars.

Celebrate National Dark Sky Week and Astronomy Day. April also brings the Lyrid meteor shower, Saturn's rings at its widest for the year, and the reappearance of Mercury.

Mercury becomes a good target in the early evening, the Moon pairs with bright stars and planets, and the April Lyrid meteor shower peaks.

Fireworks shows will compete with a natural sky show on Saturday, July 5.

Saturn continues its reign over the night; Venus is the evening star; spring galaxies stun observers; and a total lunar eclipse occurs on March 3.

Find out when spring and daylight saving time start. Follow the moon as it sails past observing targets and catch a bounty of spring galaxies.

In September, the Harvest Moon shines bright along with Jupiter in the south. The autumnal equinox occurs and fall constellations return.

April brings a meteor shower, Venus shining near the beautiful Pleiades cluster, and the moon occulting a planet and a bright star.

Venus and Saturn set while Jupiter takes dominance. A total lunar eclipse and major meteor shower occur in the second half of the month.

December brings Mars at its best, two meteor showers, and questions about the Star of Bethlehem. Comet Holmes remains an impressive target.

The planet Venus shines more brightly than any star and meets up with the crescent moon. A gathering of three planets awaits early risers. And Comet Lulin is at its best.

Bright Venus continues to dominate the West in the evening, joined by Mercury late in the month and Jupiter in the East.

This month brings the Leonid meteor shower, the "morning star" Venus, and we remain on comet watch for Holmes.