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...
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 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...
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...
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 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:...
