The Urban Astronomer

Meteor showers are some of the most exciting spectacles to watch in all of astronomy. However, the best views require dark, clear eastern sk...

October is a fascinating month for star gazing. A very special thing happens because the nights are getting longer and the sun doesn't r...

As we approach the Autumnal Equinox the days are rapidly getting shorter. Most people can sense the change because of the earlier onset of d...

Summer arrives on June 21st this year as the Sun moves to its northernmost point in the sky for the year. The total time from sunrise to sun...

As Summer approaches, there are three major planets visible in the night sky. Saturn continues to glow high in the western sky after sunset ...

From our earthbound perspective we see the Sun, Moon and planets all move across the heavens in a small band known as the Ecliptic. In this ...

Eclipses of the Sun and Moon are special, rare events where we get to witness and take part in motions of the Solar System. Why do we have e...

Spring is in the air. Well, you might not realize that from the cold and the rain. But in fact you can tell by the changes in the sky. In pa...