Published on Feb 1, 2013 On February 15 a small asteroid named 2012 DA-14 will whiz by, 17,200 miles from Earth. It doesn't pose any threat to us, but it is sure to create a buzz around the world.
Published on Feb 27, 2013 The first of this year's two potential bright comets is visible for those who can see low on the western horizon and find out which spacecraft is on a 10-year mission to catch up with another comet.
Published on Jul 1, 2013 Earth will shine from beyond the rings of Saturn while Cassini takes a mosaic of the planet and its rings on July 19. That's when you can wave at Saturn and be part of the one-pixel portrait.
Published on Oct 31, 2013 MAVEN, the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission, will explore the planet's upper atmosphere and backyard astronomers can watch Comet ISON race towards the sun at 5 degrees a day.