The North Jersey Astronomical Group is an astronomy club based in Essex & Passaic Counties in New Jersey. Visit www.njastro.org.
Meetings and stargazing events are held at Montclair State University. The North Jersey Astronomical Group is an astronomy club of stargazers interested in all aspects of the night sky. Since 1981, the NJAG has sponsored many activities for the public in Northern New Jersey, including weekly Telescope Nights and a monthly lecture series in the spring and fall plus special events. Tens of thousands of people have discovered the wonders of the Universe through our telescopes!
08/15/2026
The Moon is back in the evening sky as a three-day-old crescent. Spot it low in the west about 40 minutes after sunset. Venus shines 4° or 5° to the Moon's upper left this evening.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-august-14-23/
08/13/2026
Data center light pollution As the global demand for AI and cloud computing grows, the rapid expansion of data centers has become a major topic of debate in local zoning boards.
08/13/2026
Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain (APOD: 2026 Aug 13)
Image Credit & Copyright: Ruiyu Zhang Text: Keighley Rockcliffe (NASA GSFC, UMBC CSST, CRESST II)
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap260813.html
Explanation: On August 12th, 2026, the Moon totally eclipsed the Sun and cast its shadow across Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. Today’s image features two total solar eclipses viewed from Zaragoza, Spain, one over the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the other reflecting in the Ebro River. For a few moments, Spain saw its first major total solar eclipse since 1905. Those witnessing totality may experience a chill in the air, the quieting of birds, the confused chirps of insects, and the shared awe of many. It’s the corona’s time to shine as the Sun’s bright disk is blocked by the Moon. Among other reasons to study eclipses, they help scientists understand why the corona is millions of degrees hotter than the Sun’s surface. Enthusiastic citizens can contribute to these studies by recording how wildlife responds, imaging the corona, and monitoring air temperature and clouds.
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08/12/2026
Today starting at 1:07 pm
Jersey Skies: Summer Sun hides behind the Moon The eclipse occurs on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The event starts in New Jersey at 1:07 p.m., but it will take a couple of minutes for the dark edge of the moon to be visible on the sun’s disk.
08/11/2026
Total solar eclipse this Wednesday, August 12. Totality tracks across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain — but if you're in the northern US, you'll still catch a partial eclipse before it's over.
Times shown are local for path locations like Anchorage, International Falls, and Boston. If you're watching from the partial zone, exact coverage and timing will vary by your location.
Don't look at it without proper eclipse glasses. Regular sunglasses won't cut it.
08/10/2026
Our North American guide to watching this week's solar eclipse
08/10/2026
Before dawn Monday and Tuesday, the waning - what astronomers call an "old moon" - will float near the red planet . You might also see the twin stars, Castor and Pollux, in the constellation Gemini. Castor is white. Pollux is golden and brighter. But both are among the sky's brightest stars and noticeable for being close together.
For more sky events, visit EarthSky’s night sky guide at: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury/