Frosty Drew Clear Sky Chart

Current seeing conditions at Frosty Drew Observatory

The Sun and Moon Today

  • The Sun as seen today from NASA SDO.
  • Waxing Crescent 17% phase

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Astronomy Picture of the DayNGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

Satellite Events for Tonight

Event: Stargazing Nights

Event: Stargazing Nights

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events

When: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Observatory Stargazing Nights! Tonight we will open the Observatory, Science Center and Sky Theatre at 7:00 offering fabulous astronomy experiences. Read about it....
  • By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
  • On: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:08:40 EDT

Gemini Astronaut Photos Inspired Early Earth Observation Program

Reported by NASA

Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. orbited Earth from November 11 to 15, 1966, on Gemini XII, the final mission of NASA’s Gemini program. In addition to successfully completing rendezvous maneuvers and spacewalk...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:05 +0000

Tears of the Lion: Catching the 2026 Leonid Meteors

Reported by Universe Today

It’s always worth being vigilant when skywatching in mid- to late November. Every year, a few Leonid meteors punctuate the November sky morning sky around the 17th. These silent harbingers are only a hint at the shower’s true storm potential, which cul...
  • By: David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson)
  • On: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:21 +0000

Mountain-sized asteroid 1999 AN10 to pass close to Earth in 2027

Reported by Space | EarthSky

Asteroid 1999 AN10, which might be a mile wide, will pass Earth on August 7, 2027, about 1 lunar distance away. The encounter poses no danger. The post Mountain-sized asteroid 1999 AN10 to pass close to Earth in 2027 first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:43 +0000

APOD: 2026 November 13 – NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

Reported by NASA

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 13 – NGC… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating u...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:05 +0000

A Global Rebound for Mangroves

Reported by NASA

After decades of decline, this ecologically significant type of forest is making a comeback....
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:01 +0000