How to See the 2022 Draconids Meteor Shower
Meteor showers are one of the most exciting astronomical events you can experience. You stand out under a starry sky, patiently waiting and watching the countless pinpricks of light over head, and then – suddenly! – a streak of light flashes across the sky, as a tiny piece of cometary debris enters and burns up in the earth's atmosphere...
11 Must-See Astronomy Events in the October Night Sky (2022)
In the northern hemisphere, October evokes thoughts of crunchy leaves, jack-o-lanterns, and yes, even those pumpkin flavored drinks and treats. It also signals a full turning of the seasons; after the equinox in September, we're into aurora season – and it turns out to be meteor season too! This year, the October night sky is going to be a great one...
10 Must-See Astronomy Events in the September Night Sky (2022)
It's hard to follow up a month like August: every year the August night sky wows with the Perseids shower and a host of other astronomical events. But this year September does its best: the September night sky is full of interesting astronomical events. This month you'll be treated to a series of planet-gazing opportunities, a few other celestial objects, and of course the September equinox...
10 Must-See Astronomical Events in the August Night Sky (2022)
Planets, asteroids, and meteors – oh my! August is one of the best night months of the year for astronomical events. This is primarily due to the Perseids, arguably the best meteor shower of the year. But the Perseids aren't the only thing worth seeing in the night sky this month. The August night sky has plenty else to see...
13 Must-See Astronomical Events in the July Night Sky (2022)
Some months are astronomically quiet – others are bursting with a variety of interesting events to try and see, keeping in mind the moon phases and weather. July 2022 is another exciting month; throughout the July night sky, there are usually 2+ opportunities to spot a number of astronomical objects and events, including Messier objects, planets, asteroids, and more...
22 Must-See Astronomical Events in the June Night Sky (2022)
Some months may not seem particularly exciting for stargazing when you first glance, and then you dig into the astronomical events to realize how much is actually going on. June 2022 is one of those months. After a sleepy start (there's very little to see in the first half of the month), the second half of June is jam packed with interesting astronomical events...
9 Must-See Astronomy Events in the May Night Sky (2022)
As the weather warms in the northern hemisphere, there's nothing quite like a night of stargazing. While many of us are unable to travel for astronomy meetups and star parties, we can still set up in our backyards and local parks to enjoy the May night sky. This month, we'll receive a series of astronomical treats...
14 Must-See Astronomy Events in the April Night Sky (2022)
Let’s hope those notorious ‘April Showers’ stay far away! April is going to be a great month to get out and go stargazing, planet-gazing, asteroid-viewing, and much more. . From close encounters between various planets and our moon to a whole spate of solar system viewing opportunities, there are plenty of April night sky events to mark on your calendar. Don’t forget too that the Milky Way is rising for the northern hemisphere, so other nights are good too even if one of these events isn’t happening...
11 Must-See Astronomy Events in the March Night Sky (2022)
March marks a turning point in the Earth's celestial dance. This month, we approach the first equinox of the calendar year, and the seasons officially 'change' after the equinox passes. While this heralds the changing of light – more for the northern hemisphere, less for the southern – there are still fantastic opportunities to see what's up in the March night sky...
8 Must-See Events in the February Night Sky (2022)
February is always a short month; in 2022, it also happens to be one of the quietest months of the year for astronomy events. While we normally get creative to find a good number of reasons to get out and go stargazing each month, the February night sky will certainly beautiful – but not particularly full of special astronomical experiences...
