Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

A conjunction between a crescent moon and Mars joins an ongoing display of 'shooting stars,' making July 28 one of the best nights for skywatching all summer.

Head’s up, skywatchers, the current new moon phase on July 24 creates a special window to catch a view of the annual Perseid meteor showers, with little moonlight to interfere. The Perseids are the most sought-after meteor showers of the summer,