Ralph, Paul & Jen pick their highlights for this month’s skies; starting with the solar system objects on offer to observers and imagers.
Feb 3rd: Observing With Webb in February 2018
February is a rather uneventful month for beginner’s stargazing, but take advantage of the month-long line up of Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter in the mornings in the East, with the Moon stopping by from the 7th to the 12th. Should make for some good pictures.
Jan 6th: Observing With Webb in January 2018
Mornings are for the planets this month, with Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all making appearances, including conjunctions of two different pairs of these planets. The Moon will pass by each of these planets, be full twice, and be eclipsed by Earth’s shadow, but only visibly in certain spots.
Dec 6th: Awesome Astronomy December Sky Guide
Dec 2nd: Observing With Webb in December 2017
The holidays are upon us, and we have a great Geminid Meteor Shower, the winter constellations appearing, 2 or 3 morning planets, and a year-end occultation of Aldebaran by the Moon.
Sep 2nd: Observing With Webb in September 2017
September has 3 naked eye planets, 2 binocular visible, and some typical close encounters between the Moon and the planets.
Jul 1st: Observing With Webb in July 2017
Mar 4th: Observing With Webb in March 2017
March is an interesting month, providing a look at all 5 naked-eye planets, Venus switching to the morning, and an occultation of Aldebaran.