Welcome to your April skywatching adventure! Spring is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, and the night skies are rich with stars, planets, and a few seasonal surprises. Observations this month are best between 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. for maximum darkness and optimal constellation positioning. 🔠Circumpolar Constellations (Visible Year-Round) These constellations are …
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Fellow stargazers, mark your calendars! A spectacular total lunar eclipse is set to grace our skies on the night of March 13 into the early hours of March 14, 2025. If you’ve never seen one before, this is your chance to witness the Moon turn a deep, eerie red as it passes through Earth’s shadow—a …
Continue reading Jedite83’s Guide to the March 2025 Total Lunar EclipseMarch is a great time to stargaze as winter constellations begin to set earlier in the evening and spring constellations rise to prominence. This month also marks the vernal equinox, meaning night and day are nearly equal in length. Below is your guide to the best celestial sights this month. Circumpolar Constellations (Best Viewed Between …
Continue reading Jedite’s Stargazing Guide – March 2025Jedite’s Stargazing Guide Febuary 2025 General Tips for Febuary Stargazing Time and Location: Observe around 9–11 PM for the best views. Choose a location with minimal light pollution. Gear: A pair of 7×50 or 10×50 binoculars is perfect for most objects. Sky Maps: Use a planisphere or stargazing app (like Stellarium) to help you …
Continue reading Jedite’s Stargazing Guide – Feb 2025Jedite’s Stargazing Guide January 2025 General Tips for January Stargazing Best Times: January nights are long and dark. Observe after 8 PM to avoid residual sunlight, and closer to midnight for the clearest skies. Tools: Binoculars with a magnification of 7x or 10x are great for beginners. A star chart or stargazing app will help …
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