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...

December is the wonderful time of year; it's also a great month for astronomy! Here's what's in the December night sky, updated for 2020.

As winter approaches, get out and see the stars. Here are astronomical events in the November night sky from meteors to comets, and more.

In the northern hemisphere, October evokes thoughts of crunchy leaves, jack-o-lanterns, and yes, even the PSL. 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. This month is a fun combination of those meteor showers, close approaches, and oppositions. It turns out to be one of the ‘busier’ months of the year, from an astronomical perspective. If you need a telescope to help enjoy this month’s night sky events, we have a guide to the best stargazing telescopes. From…

It’s hard to follow up a month like August: every year it 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. Whether you’re new to stargazing or just seeking some of the other interesting astronomical sights (Neptune! 47 Tucanae!), there’s plenty to see in September. Additionally, September signals a season change, from summer to autumn in the northern hemisphere and from winter to spring in the southern ones.…

Do you want to spot the Perseids meteor shower in 2020? Read on for everything you need to know – dates, times, location in the sky, and more!

Some months may not seem particularly exciting for stargazing when you first glance – like this month – and then you dig into the astronomical events to realize how much is actually going on. Planetary viewing opportunities, a small meteor shower, and a chance to see both a comet and an astroid form the basic highlights of what to see in the June night sky. Even the moon phases work in our favor with both a lunar and solar eclipse this month! In addition to all this, the Milky Way dominates the June night sky in the northern hemisphere, and it’s easier to see than you realize. Grab your binoculars or…