Predictability in Night Skies

How long has it been since you’ve turned to the skies for some calm and comfort when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control?

Primary Moon Phases — December 2021!

Happy holidays, everyone! It’s time for the Moon’s primary phases for December 2021!

New Moon: December 4
First Quarter: December 11
Full Moon: December 19
Last Quarter: December 27

The Moon’s primary phases for November 2021!

Nov. 4: New Moon
Nov. 11: First quarter
Nov. 19: Full Moon
Nov. 27: Last quarter

Heatwaves and cold snaps; s’mores and soup; cannonballs and candles, One of Arturus and Capella is with us every night of the year.

Hey, Sky Fans! This Saturday, October 16, 2021, is International Observe the Moon night! Since 2010, NASA has been encouraging…

Do you like meteor showers? Did you know there are at least six in October?

Fall Astronomy Day is this weekend. If you want to learn more about it, I hope you’ll check out my new article about it at Sky & Telescope!

Welcome to October! Here’s the Moon’s Primary Phases for October 2021!

* October 6: New Moon
* October 13: First Quarter
* October 20: Full Moon
* October 28: Last Quarter

When’s the last time you spent some time with Capricornus, the sea goat?

Hey, Sky Fans! Do you know how to find the north star? It’s really easy and is one of the…