Fascinating phenomena are happening above us every night. From shimmering auroras to mysterious black holes, join me as I cover 25 fascinating astronomy facts about the night sky to enhance your cosmic viewing and leave you starstruck. These will expand your understanding and spark intrigue for when you start stargazing.
Intrigued by bright spots or a halo around the Sun? You might be interested in the following. It’s what I found when I went searching for information about these relatively rare phenomena. The first time I saw a halo around the Sun was last spring while swimming at a beach. Being close to midday, the … Read more
If you’re wondering about that large ring around the Moon and what it means, you might be interested in the following. It’s what I discovered about the cause and meaning of Moon halos used for weather prediction. I’ve always held the belief that when you see a ring around the Moon it means rain is … Read more
There are a ton of Moon features to keep you occupied for hours! Looking from latitudes south of the equator there’s no ‘man in the moon’, but rather a ‘rabbit’. I cover what to look for on the Moon, lunar features that will keep you intrigued in observing the Moon. You might not realize that … Read more
The Moon is our one an only natural satellite. Rare astronomical events that include lunar eclipses and phenomena such as Blue Moon, Blood Moon and Super Moon spark wide interest. What do these terms really mean? Let’s have a look. What is the rarest Moon event? The rarest Moon event in modern times was a … Read more
If you’re a beginner backyard astronomer, whether you’re into stargazing by the campfire or looking at the moon and planets through your telescope, at some point, you’re bound to want to pinpoint the best time for stargazing for a group or individual experience. Here’s what to know… Why is this important? When it comes to … Read more