On August 14, Mars will be passing Jupiter in our sky. Although this happens about every 27 months, this year they will appear incredibly close -- less than half the width of a Full Moon. They won't be this close again for over nine years. ➜

Remember the wonderful total solar eclipse in August of 2017? The good news is that the USA will be experiencing another one on April 8, 2024. Just like last time, to experience totality, one has to be within the path of totality. The not-so-good news for us in the Starry Hill region, the path won't be nearby. So, unless you are willing to travel a couple thousand miles east, this eclipse will be only partial. ➜

Yes, we'll be having a penumbral lunar eclipse on March 24/25. Will the moon be turning a 'blood' red color? Sorry, no. A penumbral eclipse is actually much more subtle and easily missed unless you are a careful observer. ➜

Have you ever seen Mercury? Most stargazers would say no. It's so close to the Sun that it is never visible at night, only at dawn or dusk and only at certain times during the year. If you would like a challenging stargazing target for 2024, Mercury is a great one and we're here to help... ➜

The Pleiades in Taurus is one of the most tantalizing targets for stargazers in Fall and Winter. Visible to the naked- eye, it has caught the attention of people all over the globe, from every culture and for thousands of years. Have you seen it? If not, it should be at or near the top of your list of celestial targets to explore. Tap to learn more. ➜

A special type of solar eclipse known as an annular eclipse will be occurring on October 14. For about 5 minutes the Sun will appear as a bright but narrow ‘ring of fire’ surrounding a dark silhouetted Moon. Cool! ➜

You've heard the saying, 'once in a blue moon'? Well, it's happening this month. What's a Blue Moon? Will the moon really turn colors? Tap to learn the real story... ➜

Yes, this comet is visible now and this is an excellent time to view it. We found it easily in our northern sky on January 29 with a binocular and were able to image it with a telescope. It's moving fast and won't be visible for long. For more details, click here. ➜