Archived Star Charts

  • January: Venus, Jupiter, Mercury and a thin crescent Moon ring in the New Year, but you don't have to wait until January to see the spectacle.
  • February: Venus continues to shine brightly in the evening sky, but is getting a little lower every night.
  • March: Venus disappears in the glow of sunset, while Saturn shines dimly in the evening sky. PLUS: Join us for a special Earth Hour star party!
  • April: The constellations of spring emerge. Meanwhile, we celebrate 400 years of the telescope.
  • May: Many planets are visible this month if you know when and where to look.
  • June: What constellations can you find this month, as spring turns to summer?
  • July: The Sun sets late this time of year - don't let that stop you from enjoying the night sky!
  • August: This month mighty Jupiter returns to the early evening sky. Don't forget to watch for the Perseid Meteor Shower!
  • September: The signs of autumn are all around us!
  • October: You can see the stars of fall this month... if only it will quit raining....
  • November: As the weather grows colder, the constellations of autumn make way for bright stars of winter.
  • December: You can find four planets this month if you know where to look. Plus: Who was E. E. Barnard?