A new observing challenge program is in place for the November 11, 2019 transit of Mercury. See the web site for details: https://www.astroleague.org/PlanetaryTransit_Venus2012 (I know the page link says “Venus2012” but it is for Mercury transit 2019!).
Navigating the June Skies
Watching the Late Spring Skies
Navigating the April night sky
New NASA Observing Challenge Special Observing Award – Apollo’s 50th
In conjunction with NASA, the Astronomical League Observing Program Division has developed a new NASA Observing Challenge Special Observing Award to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo landing on the Moon. This award will have a certificate, but no pin, and is available to members and non-members of the Astronomical League. For more information, check out the award’s webpage: https://www.astroleague.org/programs/nasa-observing-challenges-special-awards-introduction Note that it has a deadline for submission.
Navigating the March 2019 Sky
March 2018 NASA Night Sky Notes – A Springtime Planet Party
If you see one thing in February…
Navigating the February Sky
January’s Evening Eclipse and Morning Conjunctions
Navigating the January Sky
Mars passing close to Neptune Dec 6-7
Navigating the December 2018 Night Sky
NASA Night Sky Notes Dec 2018: Observe Apollo 8’s Lunar Milestones
November 2018 Night Sky Atlas
NASA Space Place Article Nov 18 – November’s Dance of the Planets
NASA Space Place Article Oct 2018 – Observe the Moon
Navigating the October Sky 2018
This is a downloadable and printable chart that is posted monthly courtesy of the Astronomical League