Basic astronomy and night sky information
Happenings in the night sky and information about astronomical events.
When you know where to look and what to look for, any clear night is a good night for stargazing. Yet some nights– and even days– hold extraordinary events worth an extra glance or perhaps a trip around the world with your telescope and camera in tow. As you plan your stargazing (and other aspects of your life) for 2016, here are 12 celestial events to watch for in the new year [Read more…] about The 12 Best Stargazing Events of 2016
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For casual stargazing, the most rewarding part of the sky this month lies to the east and southeast in the early hours before the Sun rises. There’s so much to see here, especially from December 5-8, you need to start early before the sky brightens. The simulation below, from Stellarium, shows you what to look for [Read more…] about Moon, Planets, and Comet Catalina This Week
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The full “Corn Moon” arrives today at 18:35 UTC. This Moon is also a “Super Moon”, appearing 7% larger than an average full Moon. Look for it rising over the eastern horizon after sunset. It makes for a great photo-op, or for a little end-of-summer contemplation as the air turns cooler and the nights grow longer.
The August Full Moon is also called the “Grain Moon”.
(Image credit: Julie Falk)
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