This February holds some stellar opportunities for skywatching! You can look forward to:
- A clear look at the constellation Orion
- A chance to see most of our solar system’s planets
Learn more about how to view: https://t.co/uM4CJcIbPj
Get ready for autumn skies 🍂
In September, you’ll get a good look at Saturn and see a celestial trio before sunrise mid-month. Get more details about what to expect from this month’s night skies: https://t.co/ClHjcD6zgu
New month = new night sky sights 🔭
In August, you'll have the chance to spot several planets, as well as the Dumbbell Nebula! The Perseids peak on the night of Aug. 12-13, but the Moon will be nearly full and will wash out all but the brightest meteors: https://t.co/DUShjWvg6O
Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn — and a soaring stellar eagle!
Our "What's Up" series breaks down what you might see in the night sky this July: https://t.co/ZFXnbNh2Yz
It's showtime! 🍿
Grab some popcorn and head outside for June's night sky sightings, featuring our solar system's finest — Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn — and views of our galaxy during the Milky Way Core Season. Details: https://t.co/IT0lhAYsRW
It's gonna be May 💥
We have a new month of skywatching ahead of us! All month long, view Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. On May 6, catch the peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower early in the morning. Details: https://t.co/ZzFZP7dfUe
No umbrella needed for these April showers ☄️
Take in the sights from passing planets, the Lyrid meteor shower, and a vast collection of stars called a globular cluster. Find out when to look up in April: https://t.co/8YAHscvflO
Cozy up for a planet parade!
January is an incredible month for skywatchers, with multi-planet viewing opportunities, Mars in opposition, and the Quadrantid meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere. Take a look at what the night sky has to offer this month.
You know Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter,
Saturn, and Geminid meteors, too,
But do you recall... the longest night of them all?
(In the Northern Hemisphere, that is.)
From the Winter Solstice to the Winter Triangle, close out 2024 with these night sky sights!
When to look up in November ✨
Look out for Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars in the night sky throughout the month. If you live in the eastern half of the U.S. or Canada, you might be able to see a stellar lunar event—an occultation—when the Moon hides a bright star!
September is a super month for skywatching!
Spot Saturn soaring past the stars all month long—and on Sept. 17, stay up to see the supermoon as it shows off a partial lunar eclipse. Get the scoop: https://t.co/A2TrHoZF9z
See a scorpion's starry stinger—as well as Mars, Jupiter, and Mercury—in July's night sky.
Check out our latest What’s Up guide for more skywatching tips: https://t.co/v1jkPM52GQ
What’s Up, June skywatchers?
In early June, Mars and Saturn have some early morning meetings with the Moon. Later, Jupiter makes an appearance, and a full moon shines down on us on June 21.
Get more skywatching tips here: https://t.co/BDogzQLD8c
April is a BIG month for sky gazing 🤩
Big planets: Jupiter will be visible all month; Mars and Saturn will rise together on April 10 & 11
Big eclipse: On April 8, catch the last total solar eclipse in the U.S. for 20 years
Big Moon: Catch a full Moon on April 23
Springing into March with starry nights
A chance to catch a comet, a subtle lunar eclipse, a glimpse of Mercury, and Jupiter in the West all month long. Catch this and more: https://t.co/wxf0uB2ZHh
New year, new celestial sights! This month, the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Jan. 3, the Moon pairs with Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter, and a full moon rises on Jan. 25. See when to keep an eye on the sky: https://t.co/NF1UnjMF2b
Lots of skywatching opportunities this month, including the Geminid meteors at their peak on Dec. 13, chances to spot Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter near the Moon, and a Boxing Day present—a full moon! See when to mark your calendar: https://t.co/F9jA7sPzs9
What's up in the night sky this month?
Keep an eye out for a full moon, chances to spot Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn—and even a meteor shower! Here's what else is in store for skywatchers: https://t.co/F9jA7sPzs9