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Astronomy in November 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 by Richard Harris
This month offers a bit of everything: a once-in-a-lifetime interstellar visitor passing through, a brilliant supermoon lighting up the sky, two bright comets fading out after their October glory, planets dancing in interesting ways, and even a couple of meteor showers (plus the promise of the auroras glimmering for those far north). It&rsq...

May 2025 astronomy events
Thursday, May 1, 2025 by Richard Harris
As the days grow longer and the air warmer across North America, May 2025 brings a rich tapestry of celestial phenomena for astronomers and seasoned astrophotographers. From planetary alignments and meteor showers to deep-sky marvels in optimal conditions, this month offers both spectacle and opportunity for those with advanced telescope equipment and imaging setups. Pi...

Planetary Parade tonight
Friday, February 28, 2025 by Richard Harris
On February 28th, 2025, skywatchers around the world are in for a celestial treat: a rare alignment of seven planets, commonly referred to as a "planetary parade." This event brings together Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in a visible arc across the night sky. Such alignments are infrequent, with the next occurrence not expected unt...

Planetary alignment 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025 by Richard Harris
Planet alignments are so cool because they showcase the incredible precision and beauty of our solar system in motion. When multiple planets line up, even if imperfectly, it’s a rare celestial event that has fascinated humanity for centuries, inspiring myths, scientific discoveries, and awe-inspiring views. These alignments remind us that everything in space moves...

