Under the Stars Journal

August Sky Guide 2025 – Tonight’s Stargazing Ti...

Jump to: Tonight at a glance · Where & when · Targets · Quick settings · Find dark skies · Forward look Tonight at a Glance Choose a **dark location**;...

August Sky Guide 2025 – Tonight’s Stargazing Ti...

Jump to: Tonight at a glance · Where & when · Targets · Quick settings · Find dark skies · Forward look Tonight at a Glance Choose a **dark location**;...

Full Moon Photography Tips – Best Settings for ...

Why Photograph the Full Moon? The full moon is bright, detailed, and accessible—no telescope required. Craters, maria, and terminator textures pop with the right exposure. It’s a perfect gateway into...

Full Moon Photography Tips – Best Settings for ...

Why Photograph the Full Moon? The full moon is bright, detailed, and accessible—no telescope required. Craters, maria, and terminator textures pop with the right exposure. It’s a perfect gateway into...

Andromeda Galaxy Tonight – See & Photograph...

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is our closest galactic neighbor, located about 2.5 million light-years away. And the best part? You can see it with your own eyes – even without a...

Andromeda Galaxy Tonight – See & Photograph...

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is our closest galactic neighbor, located about 2.5 million light-years away. And the best part? You can see it with your own eyes – even without a...

Perseid Meteor Shower 2025 – How to Watch &...

The Perseid Meteor Shower 2025 is almost here – one of the most spectacular stargazing events of the year! 🌠 Known for its high meteor count and bright, fast-moving shooting stars,...

Perseid Meteor Shower 2025 – How to Watch &...

The Perseid Meteor Shower 2025 is almost here – one of the most spectacular stargazing events of the year! 🌠 Known for its high meteor count and bright, fast-moving shooting stars,...

Star vs. Planet – How to Tell the Difference in...

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, “Is that a star… or a planet?” You're not alone! This is one of the most common questions among...

Star vs. Planet – How to Tell the Difference in...

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, “Is that a star… or a planet?” You're not alone! This is one of the most common questions among...

How to Spot Venus – Tips for Observing the Brig...

Venus is the brightest planet in our night sky — so bright that it’s often mistaken for a UFO. Known throughout history as both the “Evening Star” and the “Morning Star”,...

How to Spot Venus – Tips for Observing the Brig...

Venus is the brightest planet in our night sky — so bright that it’s often mistaken for a UFO. Known throughout history as both the “Evening Star” and the “Morning Star”,...