Planets, asteroids, and meteors – oh my! August is one of the best night months of the year for astronomical events. This is primarily due to the Perseids, arguably the best meteor shower of the year. But the Perseids aren't the only thing worth seeing in the night sky this month. The August night sky has plenty else to see...| Space Tourism Guide
Some months are astronomically quiet – others are bursting with a variety of interesting events to try and see, keeping in mind the moon phases and weather. July 2023 is somewhere in the middle; throughout the July night sky, you'll have the chance to spot planets, shooting stars, and even some deep space objects...| Space Tourism Guide
When most people think of stargazing with equipment, the first thing that comes to mind is a telescope. This certainly makes sense, as telescopes have a much greater range of use and can be made to peer much further into deep space...| Space Tourism Guide
Some months may not seem particularly exciting for stargazing when you first glance, and then you dig into the astronomical events to realize how much is actually going on. June 2023 is one of those months; the major astronomical events in the June night sky are really just a series of planet-gazing opportunities – not that there's anything wrong with that...| Space Tourism Guide
March marks a turning point in the Earth's celestial dance. This month, we approach the first equinox of the calendar year, and the seasons officially 'change' after the equinox passes. While this heralds the changing of light – more for the northern hemisphere, less for the southern – there are still fantastic opportunities to see what's up in the March night sky...| Space Tourism Guide
Happy New Year! As 2023 kicks off, it's a great time to make a resolution: to go stargazing and appreciate the night sky more! While January has fewer night sky events than December 2022, it's still a great chance to start the new year out with some quiet solitude under the stars...| Space Tourism Guide