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March 14, 2023
Chasing Orion
Count stars in Orion, then read about what chases him around the sky.
Dec. 20, 2022
Our Annual Holiday Greetings, in Verse
My annual homage to Clement Clark Moore.
Nov. 29, 2022
Sunsets and Solstices
Interesting things happen with sunsets and sunrises around the time of the solstices.
Sept. 20, 2022
Longer Nights, Darker Skies
The equinox means the nights are now longer than the days. Visit some dark skies to enjoy them!
June 21, 2022
Late Dusks and Early Dawns
It's slim pickings for those of us who own telescopes, but we still find fun things to look at.
June 14, 2022
The Short Nights of High Summer
If you want to view the stars, you'll need to stay up late!
June 7, 2022
Approaching the Longest Days
The longest days of the year are upon us!
March 15, 2022
Spring Has (almost) Sprung!
The nights are getting shorter, but signe of the season are in the stars.
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.