astronomy

Tuesday night provided star-gazers around the world a rare opportunity when the planets Venus and Jupiter were both highly visible and in near-alignment with one another. Here is how it looked from different parts of the Yakima Valley facing west...

Mostly clear skies could provide for optimum viewing of this unusual astronomical sight late Wednesday afternoon.

Clear skies over the valley combined with a midnight setting moon should make the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 13 the best time to view this annual celestial spectacular.