September is here, a month for seasonal change. The autumnal equinox occurs on Sept. 22, marking the start of fall. The Sun will be straight overhead at the equator, and we’ll have about equal amounts of daylight and night. 

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

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 

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.

Welcome to February! Our shortest month continues to provide great views of the bright planets and the stunning winter constellations — when s…