Archived Star Charts

  • January: Mark your calendars for June 5, 2012 for a very rare event - Venus passing directly in front of the Sun.
  • February: Venus and Jupiter dominate the early evening sky, while Mars and Saturn appear later in the night.
  • March: You can find five planets in the night sky in early March - and you don't even have to stay up late!
  • April: It's your last chance to see Jupiter for a while, but Venus, Mars, and Saturn are putting on a show!
  • May: Leo the Lion rides high this month, while Venus, Saturn, and Mars are easily visible. Meanwhile, get ready for an extremely rare event on June 5 - Venus crossing directly in front of the Sun!