The September 2020 Night Sky
Welcome to the September night sky. This is the month of the Autumn Equinox in the northern hemisphere as the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south. It happens on
The August 2020 Night Sky
Welcome to the August night sky. As darkness falls this month, the summer Milky Way will be on full display starting from the southern horizon with the rich constellations of
The July 2020 Night Sky
Welcome to the July night sky. The planets Mercury, Mars and Venus are all early morning objects this month. During the warm July evenings this year, we have two giant
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The June 2020 Night Sky
Welcome to the June night sky. This is the month of the summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere. It happens on the 20th this year and, after that date, the
The May 2020 night sky
Welcome to the May night sky. As darkness falls this month, the planets Mercury and Venus can be seen low on the western horizon, both in the constellation of Taurus.
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The April 2020 Night Sky
Welcome to the April night sky. Soon after darkness falls – if the sky is not too cloudy – a brilliant star-like object will be seen high in the west.
The March 2020 Night Sky
Welcome to the March night sky. This month marks the official end of winter and the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere. On Sunday, March 29, the clocks go
The February 2020 Night Sky
Welcome to the February night sky. This is the shortest month of the year with normally 28 days, but every four years this is extended to 29 days. The reason