What’s Up November 2024

A monthly look at astronomical events in the sky and on Earth

Compiled by Steve Sawyer

Welcome to November’s “What’s Up”!

I always like this time of year with the darker evenings. I’m more of a morning person than a night owl so the earlier dark skies are great. Hopefully we get some clear skies too.
This month, aside from the sparkle of fireworks, we can look forward to the Leonids and Northern Taurids meteor showers. The planets are also becoming easier to view again. Continue reading

What’s Up September 2024

A monthly look at astronomical events in the sky and on Earth

Compiled by Steve Sawyer

Hi welcome to Septembers whats up. September brings darker evenings which are hopefully still warm! And there’s plenty to see in the night sky with constellations like Andromeda, Taurus, and Gemini rising in the east, and the Milky Way arching across sky. We also have strong solar activity, a partial lunar eclipse and even some planets to view!

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