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...

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...

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...

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...