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Dec. 21, 2021
Happy Solstice Celebrations!
The end of the year in rhyme, with sincere apologies to Clement Clarke Moore.
Dec. 14, 2021
The brightest lights on the longest nights
Winter solstice brings the longest night. Fortunately there's a bright full Moon and the bright stars of winter.
Dec. 7, 2021
The Colorful Seasonal Lights in the Sky
The Geminid Meteor Shower and the bright stars of winter add festivity to the winter sky.
Nov. 30, 2021
Squaring Off in the Autumnal Sky
Using Pegasus to navigate the stars of late fall.
Nov. 23, 2021
Signs of the Season in the Stars
What Thanksgiving symbols are in the stars?
Nov. 16, 2021
Falling Stars and a Vanishing Moon
This week's total lunar eclipse (almost!), and the annual Leonid meteor shower
Nov. 9, 2021
Into the Mouth of the Southern Fish
The autumn sky's brightest star has some interesting characteristics.
Nov. 2, 2021
It's Time For a Change...Of Our Clocks!
We "fall back" to Standard Time.
Oct. 26, 2021
Treats to See in the Halloween Sky
If you have a telescope, share the view with your Halloween visitors!
Oct. 19, 2021
What's There To See Under a Bright Fall Moon?
When a bright Moon washes out the evening sky, here are some things to point your optics toward.