Bob King

I'm guessing you've already noticed the two bright "stars" in the western sky at dusk. If not, let me introduce you to them. They are Venus, the brighter "star," and fainter Jupiter. The pair stands out best from mid- to late twilight — 10-10:30 p.m. for ... See more

Story times may be ahead! NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center expects a strong (G3 level) geomagnetic storm to arrive Thursday night, June 4th and continue through Friday morning. Should the forecast hold, skywatchers as far south as the central U.S. m... See more

A beautiful conjunction is coming, and all you need are your eyes to enjoy it. Look west at dusk and be amazed! Two bright "stars" — Venus and Jupiter — have been approaching each other for weeks. They'll soon be face to face. On June 9th just 1.6° will s... See more

Most of the action this month will be at dusk in the western sky. That’s where Venus and Jupiter will meet in a close conjunction on June 9, with the planet Mercury’s a stone’s throw away. About a week later, a delicate lunar crescent joins the scene in a... See more

Come May, it's a long journey into night. True night, when no trace of sunlight illuminates the atmosphere, begins when the center of the sun dips 18 degrees below the horizon. Back on May 1, the sun set at 8:18 p.m. for the Duluth region and twilight las... See more