I hope you’re enjoying the first official weekend of summer 2024! This past Thursday evening on summer solstice day, the sun reached its most northern position in our ce...
I hope you’re enjoying the last weekend of spring. To quote the ’70s poet and rock star Steve Miller, “Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future.”
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The official first day of summer isn’t until June 20, but already, there’s a sure stellar sign of summer on the rise.
When the night sky finally darkens around 10:30 p.m...
If you’re a night owl, this is the perfect time of year for you! Stargazing has now transformed into a thrilling late-night adventure.
The first 10 days of June promise ...
Corona Borealis, a Latin name that translates to “Northern Crown,” has always been one of my favorite constellations. It’s small but distinct and bright enough to see eve...
Without a doubt, the brightest star in the Butler summer night sky is Arcturus.
It’s the second brightest star in our night skies throughout the year. Only Sirius, the b...
Finding your way around the Butler night sky can be really intimidating, especially if you’re new to stargazing.
The best way to learn the constellations is to use the o...
Now that we're well into May, as soon as darkness sets in, you can easily see the Big Dipper, a celestial marvel, upside-down in the high Butler northern sky.
It’s pouri...
Peering into the Butler night sky is so special but can present different challenges throughout the year.
This time of year, you’re forced to stay up later in the evenin...
Another full moon is upon us this week, whitewashing the Butler night sky and making it challenging for stargazers. We’re also getting into the time of year when the full...
