July is here. Time for our nation’s birthday, and the first full month of summer.

Welcome to June, the month of the summer solstice, when summer begins. Darkness comes late, but in the evening sky you can still spot reddish Mars, watch its conjunction with a bright star mid-month, or just marvel at the always-changing pattern of constellations in the night sky. There is always something to see!

By Jim White 

January’s nights are cold, and usually cloudy. But the winter nights present some excellent stargazing when skies are clear. When you get the chance, bundle up and head outside for a bit!

The year 2023 begins. Another rotation of the Earth around the Sun will yield the usual starry treasures in the night sky, including dazzling …