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What's in the Sky: Summer solstice means long days and shorter nights

By Jim White
Updated Jun 2, 2026

June is here, with our longest days and shortest nights. At the start of June, sunset occurs at about 8:50 p.m. On the summer solstice, June 21, the sun will set at about 9 p.m. Sunset will remain at about 9 p.m. for the rest of June. Darkness will obviously come late — on June 21 it will not get completely dark until after 11:30 p.m.

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What's in the Sky: Circumpolar constellations

By Jim White
Updated Jan 27, 2026

Jupiter continues to shine bright in February’s evening skies, and the winter constellations Orion and Taurus are bright on clear nights. But let’s focus on something else this winter month, called circumpolar constellations.

What's in the Sky: Longer nights in August means more opportunity for stargazing

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What's in the Sky: Longer nights in August means more opportunity for stargazing

By Jim White
Updated Aug 5, 2025

August is here. How can it already be the last full month of summer?

Jupiter, Mars visible planets in April

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Jupiter, Mars visible planets in April

By Jim White
Mar 25, 2025

By Jim White

What's in the Sky: Venus, Mercury, and the Moon March 1

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What's in the Sky: Venus, Mercury, and the Moon March 1

By Jim White
Updated Feb 25, 2025

Welcome to March! As I write this in mid-February, it sure does not look much like spring here in wintry Trout Lake. But I know change is coming as the season inevitably progresses.

What's in the Sky: Summer constellations become more prominent

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What's in the Sky: Summer constellations become more prominent

By Jim White
Jun 29, 2022

July is here already. It is hard to believe we are entering the second half of the year!

What's in the Sky: Summer solstice, ‘supermoons’ arrive in June

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What's in the Sky: Summer solstice, ‘supermoons’ arrive in June

By Jim White
May 31, 2022

Welcome to June, the month of the summer solstice. On June 21, our Sun will be at its highest point in our sky, about 67 degrees above the sou…

What's in the Sky: May 2022

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What's in the Sky: May 2022

By Jim White
Apr 27, 2022

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…

What’s in the Sky: Vernal Equinox marks spring’s arrival in March

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What’s in the Sky: Vernal Equinox marks spring’s arrival in March

Feb 23, 2022

Welcome to March, when spring arrives, and we move back to daylight saving time. Remember to set your clocks ahead (“spring ahead”) on Sunday,…

What's in the Sky: Early morning is time to see planets in February

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What's in the Sky: Early morning is time to see planets in February

By Jim White
Jan 26, 2022

Welcome to February, our shortest month. Those with winter doldrums will be happy to know that during February, we gain almost an hour and a h…

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