Archived Star Charts
- January: The brightest stars of the year can be found in the winter sky. Just be sure to stay warm!
- February: Bundle up and look up on a clear night to find Jupiter, Orion, a pair of Dippers and much more!
- March: It's amazing when you stop to count the number of unmanned spacecraft out there exploring our solar system -- and there's more on the way!
- April: Winter stars take a bow, making way for the stars of spring!
- May: You can easily find Saturn in the evening sky this month. The other planets? You'll have to get up early and do a little hunting.
- June: The Big Dipper is high in the sky and easy to find this month. Saturn is also an easy target. Four more planets in the morning are a big challenge, though.
- July: Elusive Mercury makes a rare appearance in the evening sky, while distant Neptune celebrates a special anniversary.
- August: It's hot outside, even after dark but we think the stars are still pretty cool.
- September: Say goodbye to Saturn for a while, and hello to mighty Jupiter. Meanwhile, the world isn't going to end. Really.
- October: Jupiter dominates the evening sky, while you'll have to look carefully to see Venus, Mars, and Mercury.
- November: The Summer Triangle still rides high early in the evening. Stay up a little late for the stars of winter to rise.
- December: It gets dark early this time of year, so don't forget to take a look up at the night sky! Plus, learn how to give astronomy gifts this holiday season.
