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February’s Night Sky Notes: How Can You Help Curb Light Pollution?
Light pollution has long troubled astronomers, who generally shy away from deep sky observing under full Moon skies. The natural light from a bright MoonKat Troche (NASA Science)
January’s Night Sky Notes: The Red Planet - NASA Science
January 2025 will be an excellent opportunity to spot Mars and some of its details with a medium-sized telescope!science.nasa.gov
Celebrating 20 Years: Night Sky Network - NASA Science
Started in 2004, Night Sky Network is a nationwide collection of amateur astronomy clubs that bring their love of the cosmos to their communities.science.nasa.gov
Turn Supermoon Hype into Lunar Learning - NASA Science
Supermoons get lots of publicity from the media, but is there anything to them beyond the hype? If the term “supermoon” bothers you because it’s not an official astronomical term, don’t throw up your hands.science.nasa.gov
December's Night Sky Notes: Spot the King of Planets - NASA Science
Learn how you can see bright Jupiter from Earth, helped by its massive size and banded, reflective cloud tops, in December's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
November's Night Sky Notes: Snowballs from Space - NASA Science
Find out how comets are connected to some of our favorite annual astronomy events with November's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
October's Night Sky Notes: Catch Andromeda Rising! - NASA Science
If you’re thinking of a galaxy, the image in your head is probably the Andromeda Galaxy! Read more about our closest galactic neighbor.science.nasa.gov
September’s Night Sky Notes: Marvelous Moons - NASA Science
Our Moon isn't the only one that can be seen from Earth. Learn about some of the largest moons in our Solar System with September's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
The Summer Triangle's Hidden Treasures - NASA Science
With the Summer Triangle high in the sky, it's a great time to lie back, relax, and explore some of its hidden treasures!science.nasa.gov
August's Night Sky Notes: Seeing Double - NASA Science
Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you - you're seeing double stars through that telescope! Learn about which double stars to spot this summer with August's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Prepare for Perseids! - NASA Science
The annual Perseid meteor shower is scheduled to peak this August 11-12. Here are some viewing tips from Night Sky Network!science.nasa.gov
July’s Night Sky Notes: A Hero, a Crown, and Possibly a Nova! - NASA Science
Look to the skies all summer long for a Hero and a Crown - and a potential recurring nova. Read more in July's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Tropical Solstice Shadows - NASA Science
Solstices were some of our earliest astronomical observations, celebrated throughout history via many summer and winter celebrations.science.nasa.gov
June's Night Sky Notes: Constant Companions: Circumpolar Constellations, Part III - NASA Science
In the final Circumpolar Constellations installment, learn about objects in Cepheus, Draco, and Ursa Major, and how to find them in June's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Binoculars: A Great First Telescope - NASA Science
Do you want to peer deeper into the night sky? Are you feeling the urge to buy a telescope? There are so many options for budding astronomers that choosing one can be overwhelming.science.nasa.gov
May’s Night Sky Notes: Stargazing for Beginners - NASA Science
Were you inspired by the solar eclipse to become an amateur astronomer? If so, here are some high-level tips on how to get started, from NSN!science.nasa.gov
Solar Eclipse Resources
A spectacular eclipse will sweep across North America on April 8, 2024! Enjoy these free resources from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific!science.nasa.gov
April's Night Sky Notes: Participate in Eclipse Science
April is Citizen Science Month at NASA. Here are some projects that you take part in during the eclipse on April 8th, and beyond!science.nasa.gov
March's Night Sky Notes: Constant Companions: Circumpolar Constellations, Part II - NASA Science
Some constellations can be as familiar as old friends. Learn about three of them in March's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Spot the King of Planets: Observe Jupiter - NASA Science
Jupiter is easy to observe, and well-documented by astronomers. Learn more about the King of the Planets in February's mid-month article!science.nasa.gov
February’s Night Sky Notes: Constant Companions: Circumpolar Constellations, Part I - NASA Science
Some constellations can be as familiar as old friends. Learn about three of them in February's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Landing On Mars: A Tricky Feat! - NASA Science
Why is landing on Mars so difficult? Learn more about the challenges with a special late-month edition of Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Winter Stargazing Tips: Stay Warm and Cozy! - NASA Science
Layers and more layers! Learn how you can stay warm and comfortable while stargazing this winter with these handy tips!science.nasa.gov
January's Night Sky Notes: Connecting the ‘Dots’ with Asterisms - NASA Science
Have you ever noticed how some stars, when arranged, can form shapes in the night sky? Trace asterisms along with us!science.nasa.gov
December's Night Sky Notes: A Flame in the Sky – the Orion Nebula - NASA Science
It’s that time of year again: winter! Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the cold, crisp sky offers spectacular views of the Orion Nebula!science.nasa.gov
November's Night Sky Notes: Spy the Seventh Planet, Uranus - NASA Science
Spot this green-blue ice giant mid-November, between the gas giant Jupiter, and the seven sisters of the Pleiades!science.nasa.gov