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 →
As January comes to a close a dance of the planets and mini-planetary alignment are taking place in the pre-dawn sky. Venus (the brilliant morning star) is sitting nearly stationary in the morning sky, … 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 →
Jupiter and Venus, the two brightest planets in the sky, are set to converge on the morning of Monday, November 13th. To see the beautiful pairing you’ll need a spot where you have a good … Continue reading →
Through the course of the year the Big Dipper’s position changes as it “orbits” the North Star. During the Fall the Big Dipper is at the bottom of its rotation and sits directly under the … 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 →
