Arctic Solar Eclipse, Chinese Craft Explores Moon, and more...News from SkyandTelescope.com

Read news from the world of astronomy for the week of March 13, 2015.

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Latest News Lots of Lunar Layers Under Chang'e 3 A radar sounder aboard China's first-ever lunar lander found at least nine discrete subsurface layers at its landing site in northern Mare Imbrium. Dawn Orbiter Reaches Dwarf Planet Ceres  The long-distance traveler has arrived at the first dwarf planet (and largest asteroid) ever studied by spacecraft. New Stars Form in the Shadow of a Black Hole New observations suggest that several dozen low-mass stars, and eventually perhaps even planets, are forming just 2 light-years from our galaxy’s supermassive black hole. Observing Highlights This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 13 - 21 Mark the change of seasons with the Big Dipper and the constellation Cassiopeia, and enjoy bright Venus and Jupiter in the evening skies. Catch Comet Lovejoy in Cassiopeia Still bright and easier than ever to find, Comet Lovejoy continues to delight skywatchers. Watch as it cuts through Cassiopeia this week. March 20th's Arctic Solar Eclipse When the Moon next covers the Sun, on the equinox, its hard-to-reach path will include the North Pole but very little land. Tour March's Sky: The Stars of Orion's Belt As we transition between seasons, Orion rides high in the evening sky — easily found by spotting the row of three bright stars in his Belt. Community Witness the Northern Lights with S&T Join Sky & Telescope in Iceland to see fascinating geology, a unique culture — and best of all, a chance to see auroras. NEW!  Limited Quantity Available at Shop At Sky Reg. $399.80 Your Price: $299.00 Buy Now Introducing...Sky & Telescope's Inner Planet Globe Collection