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Oct. 4, 2022
Pursuing the Hunter's Moon
The Hunter's Moon brightens the autumnal sky, but there's plenty to see despite its glow.
Sept. 27, 2022
Don't Overlook the Moon!
October 1 is International Observe the Moon Night. You know what to do.
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!
Sept. 6, 2022
Shining Light on the Harvest Moon
The first sure sign of fall, the Harvest Moon, is upon us.
Aug. 30, 2022
Sights for the Coming Autumn Nights
Longer, cooler nights mean autumn sky delights.
Aug. 25, 2022
The Theft of the Night
Our vanishing nighttime skies, and what you can do to help them.
Aug. 16, 2022
Standing Under the Galaxy
Spending the evening with an ancient summertime sight.
Aug. 9, 2022
The Sturgeon Moon, Stars, and the Seeliger Effect
Things to view under August's Full Moon.
Aug. 2, 2022
Falling Stars and Mad Dogs...It Must Be August!
It's time for the Perseids (sort of) and the Dog Days.
June 28, 2022
The Sky of High Summer
The year's shortest nights are gradually getting longer.