Welcome to December, our last month of the year, and the start of winter. The winter solstice will occur on Dec. 21. On that day, we’ll have a…

Welcome to May. The big event in our May night sky will occur on the 15th, when we will have a lull Lunar eclipse. Our bright planets remain m…

Warmer nights make stargazing more comfortable in May

November is not noted for its clear skies here in the Pacific Northwest, with clouds and rain dominating our skies even here on the sunnier side of the Cascade Mountains. But take a look outside when skies do clear, and the earlier nightfall and emergence of bright winter constellations make the effort worthwhile!