Why Earth Wobbles with a Drunken Stagger

Why Earth Wobbles with a Drunken Stagger

The story of Polaris, the North Star, is far more fascinating than you might suspect. You may think of it as the star in the Northern Hemisphere that doesn’t move at night and the star that guides travelers and orients us on our landscape. Those are valid...
Have You Seen the Beautiful Belt of Venus?

Have You Seen the Beautiful Belt of Venus?

I’m sure I saw the Belt of Venus numerous times throughout my life. But not only did I not notice it, but I also wouldn’t have known what I was looking at if I had. Once I learned what it was, it became my favorite part of sunsets and sunrises. Don’t...
August New Moon 2021

August New Moon 2021

August 8 marks the next New Moon of 2021. Night Sky Tourist has claimed 2021 as our Year of the Moon, and we plan to learn all about our nearest celestial neighbor. Here are the Moon phases for August: August 8: New Moon August 15: First Quarter August 22: Full Moon...
7 Constellations You Should Learn this Summer

7 Constellations You Should Learn this Summer

The best way to learn the constellations is to learn a few at a time each season. Once you identify these seven, you’ll easily spot them again next summer and then you can add a few more each year. Make time to do some stargazing at least a couple of times a week. Try...
Super Blood Moon 2021

Super Blood Moon 2021

The Full Moon this month holds a surprise for stargazers and Moon lovers. Astronomers call it a Super Blood Moon. It may sound creepy, but it will be beautiful! WHAT IS A SUPER BLOOD MOON? On May 26, 2021, we will have a Full Moon. But not just any Full Moon…a...
May 2021 New Moon

May 2021 New Moon

May 11 marks the next New Moon of 2021. Night Sky Tourist has claimed 2021 as our Year of the Moon and we plan to learn all about our nearest celestial neighbor. Here is what is coming from the New Moon in May through the New Moon in June: May 11: New Moon May 19:...