What’s in the sky in August, 2025? Learn how to see the Perseids Meteor Shower, and the planets Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury.

The astrophotography guide for beginners, including tips on how to choose the right astrophotography equipment.

What’s in the sky in July, 2025? Learn how to see Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter in the night sky.

Your guide to the best stargazing spots in Chicago and across the midwest.

What’s in the sky in June, 2025? Learn about the summer solstice and how to see the planets Venus, Saturn, Mercury, and Mars, this month.

What’s in the sky in May, 2025? How to see the planets Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars, along with the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this month.

What’s in the sky in April 2025? Your last chance to see wintertime stars, Sirius, Betelgeuse, Rigel, and Procyon, plus how to see the planets, the summer triangle, and the Lyrid meteor shower.

Learn how to identify planets in the night sky with your naked eye. Wow your friends with your knowledge of visible planets in the night sky.

Header Image: Mars reappears on the right side of the moon after an occultation. Image credit: Sergio Scauso An occultation, a meteor shower, a solstice, a planet parade, and Mars’ brightest appearance of the year highlight this month, December 2022. Here’s your stargazing guide for spotting celestial events. Mars and The Moon – A Rare […]

Header Image: Total lunar eclipse on July 7, 2018. Here’s your stargazing guide for November 2022 to help you spot planets and celestial events—including a total lunar eclipse visible in Chicago! Time To Set Your Clocks Back Daylight Saving Time ends on November 6, at 2:00 am local time. This is the day to set […]