Dark Sky

Citizen Astronomer: December 2025

December’s Night Sky: Meteors, Giant Planets, and the First Stars of Winter

Dec 1 •

Citizen Astronomer: November 2025

Meteor Magic, Giant Planets, and Autumn Stars

Nov 1 •

Citizen Astronomer: October’s Night Sky— Meteors, Galaxies, and a Harvest Moon

This month you can chase meteors that hail from Halley’s Comet, spot neighboring galaxies with the naked eye, and watch planets return in the pre-dawn…

Oct 1 •

Citizen Astronomer: September 2025

September’s Night Sky: Saturn’s Brilliance, Morning Planets, and the Milky Way Cutting Across the Sky

Sep 1 •

Citizen Astronomer: August 2025

The Perseids are back! Don’t miss August’s meteors, planets, and the Milky Way—it's at its peak.

Aug 2 •

Citizen Astronomer: July’s Night Sky Is Full of Showstoppers

This month offers deep sky delights as well as quick appearances from friends closer to home.

Jul 2 •

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