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!

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…

Our last full month of summer is here. Even though it is warm, days are getting shorter and nights longer. At the start of August, sunrise comes at 5:49 a.m., with sunset at 8:34 p.m.