Astronomy Links

Astronomy Picture of the Day

The Nine Planets
An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system.

Science @ NASA
News and current events

Sky and Telescope
The online edition of the astronomy magazine.

Heavens-Above
Find out when and where to look for satellites traversing the sky, including the spectacular and elusive Iridium flares.

Your Sky
Simulate a customizable view of the sky from your location showing planets, stars, constellations and more.

Farmer's Almanac
Sun & Moon Rise and Set (planets too).

US Naval Observatory
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset, and Twilight.

Espenak's Eclipse Home Page
The authority on Solar and Lunar eclipses.

Astronomical Weather and Map Files
Detailed solar eclipse track maps.