The planet Jupiter will be “the star” of the evening skies this summer. As the brightest object in the sky after the Sun, Moon and Venus, our solar system’s largest planet will be easy to … Continue reading →
The best time of year to view the Big and Little Dippers in the evening sky is late Spring. This is the time of year that they are both at their highest in the sky. … Continue reading →
As we reach the heart of Springtime, now is perhaps the best time to locate one of the more well known members of the zodiac, Leo the Lion. After the Big Dipper, Leo is probably … Continue reading →
Unfortunately there are few meteor showers during the spring months and they are some of the weakest of the year. The annual Lyrid meteor shower is perhaps one of the best. It is active in … Continue reading →
Winter is prime time for finding one of the brightest and perhaps most famous nebula in the sky, the Orion Nebula. The nebula is in the brightest constellation in the winter sky making it easy … Continue reading →
Some photos from the recent Total Lunar Eclipse. The Next Lunar Eclipse Enjoy this celestial spectacle. We’ll have another sunrise lunar eclipse on Nov. 19, 2021. Our next good lunar eclipse won’t be until the … Continue reading →
The annual Quadrantids can be one of the strongest showers of the year, unfortunately they are one of the most difficult to observe. The main factor is the peak of the shower only has a … Continue reading →
Have you ever noticed the stars in the winter seem to shine brighter than in the summer? The key to the clarity of the sky is the amount of moisture it contains. The more moisture, … Continue reading →
The December Full Moon is tonight and is called the Moon before Yule or the Cold Moon. This is also the most northerly full moon of the year. The sun reaches its lowest point in … Continue reading →
January 1st marks the start of the new year. Have you ever wondered why that date was chosen to start the new year? Why doesn’t the new year begin March 1st or August 1st. Why … Continue reading →
