Eye on the Sky Vol. 15 We have reached the end of this celestial series! What better way to celebrate than to attend a Star Party! SDAA hosts these regularly, and there just happens to be one this weekend. We’ll have to miss it, as we’re traveling, but you can Read more…
Eye on the Sky Vol. 14 – Saturday, December 9, 2023 Now that we’ve explored the magical world of asterisms, let’s journey into the realm of constellations! Throughout history, constellations were good for more than just storytelling. They also served as navigational tools! Before the advent of advanced navigation technology, Read more…
Eye on the Sky Vol. 13 – Saturday, December 2, 2023 Asterisms are small groups of stars that create recognizable shapes but are not officially recognized as constellations. One of the most famous asterisms is the Big Dipper, a group of seven bright stars that form a ladle-like shape in Read more…
Eye on the Sky Vol. 12 – Saturday, November 11, 2023 Earth’s lonely satellite transitions through a series of phases as it orbits our planet. The lunar cycle begins with the New Moon, where the side facing Earth is in shadow because the sun is behind it. This makes it invisible Read more…
Eye on the Sky Vol. 11 – November 4, 2023 Good news, little astronomers! You will be able to see Jupiter clearly this week, especially in the eastern part of the sky shortly after sunset. Jupiter is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, and it’s easily visible Read more…
Eye on the Sky Vol. 10 – October 28, 2023 It’s time for another meteor shower! The Orionids have passed their peak, so they’ll be less and less likely to see, but the Taurids are just getting started! The radiant of the Taurid meteor shower is high in the sky Read more…
Eye on the Sky Vol. 9 – October 21, 2023 Throughout the week, the moon will grace the night sky as a waxing crescent, gradually revealing more of its lunar landscape. This phase is ideal for astronomers and moon enthusiasts, as it offers a fantastic opportunity to observe the moon’s Read more…
Eye on the Sky Vol. 8 – October 14, 2023 Have you ever seen a shooting star? Did it take your breath away? It’s not very common to see what we call a shooting star, so it’s pretty exciting when you do! But did you know that shooting stars aren’t Read more…
Eye on the Sky Vol. 7 – October 7, 2023 We get to witness TWO solar eclipses in the next few months! One is this week and the other will be in April. An eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. It blocks out some Read more…
Eye on the Sky Vol. 6 – Saturday, September 30, 2023 We’ve mentioned the San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) before in this series, but did you know that they hold Star Parties every month?! They have a special Dark Sky Observing Site called Tierra del Sol, in Boulevard, that has a Read more…