This Week’s Sky: January 23-29
The Moon takes centre stage this week — joining the Venus-Saturn conjunction, passing Neptune and Vesta, sharing a view with Jupiter and Juno, and shining close to Uranus.
Jan 19, 2023
Author: Chris Vaughan and Starry Night Education
This Week’s Sky: January 9-15
Keep an eye out for a collection of about 100 young, massive hot B- and A-class stars around bright star Mirfak on January 10.
Jan 05, 2023
Planets at a Glance: January 2023
Weather permitting, January should provide skywatchers with a good to decent opportunity to view the planets this month.
Jan 04, 2023
This Week’s Sky: January 2-8
On January 4, 2023, the Earth will reach perihelion, its minimum distance from the Sun for the year.
Dec 29, 2022
This Week’s Sky: December 26-January 1
On the evening of Dec. 27, 2022, observers at mid-northern latitudes with unobstructed views to the southwest can observe the waxing crescent Moon and all of the planets.
Dec 22, 2022
This Week’s Sky: December 19-25
Don’t miss the northern winter solstice, the peak moment of the Ursids meteor shower, and the spectacular flashes of colour from Sirius as it twinkles in the night sky on December 25, 2022.
Dec 15, 2022
This Week’s Sky: December 12-18
The Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak, Mirfak will sparkle in binoculars, and the Hyades will reach its highest point this month.
Dec 08, 2022
Planets at a Glance: December 2022
As the temperature drops and winter approaches, take advantage of any clear skies this month to view the planets — with a hot chocolate nearby!
Dec 02, 2022
This Week’s Sky: December 5-11
The full Oak Moon occults Mars during the second week of December, while Algol’s visual brightness dims and re-brightens.
Dec 01, 2022
