Get Out. Look Up.
Exploring astronomy, space, and the night sky from Northern Arizona and beyond.
In the Sky This Month
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October 2026 – The October Dark Sky Challenge
How many can you find? October 10 brings us a New Moon, giving us one of the darkest evenings of the month. In central Yavapai County, sunset will be around 6:00 PM. Get outside shortly afterward, turn off the porch lights, and give your eyes time to adjust. Over the…
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August 2026 – The River of Light
Summer can be a frustrating time for Arizona astronomers. Afternoon thunderstorms roll across the high desert with little warning, and many evenings that begin with promise end beneath a blanket of clouds. Yet every so often, the storms move on, the air settles, and the night sky opens above us.…
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June 2026 – Keeping An Eye On Jupiter
In Roman mythology, Jupiter was king of the gods, ruler of the heavens, and notorious for his wandering eye. His wife Juno knew this all too well. Often depicted beside a peacock whose feathers bore the “eyes” of the hundred-eyed giant Argus, Juno became a symbol of vigilance and watchfulness.…
