EERIE RED EYES: At 3:30 am Monday morning, the red planet Mars and the red giant star Aldebaran will rise in the east side-by-side like a pair of eerie red eyes in the sky. Set your alarm! [sky map] [full story]

LUNAR ECLIPSE: On Tuesday, Aug. 28th, the full Moon will slip into Earth's shadow for a two-hour total eclipse. People on the Pacific side of Earth including much of North America (map) will have the best view as the Moon turns a dreamy shade of sunset red.