by FLEK Admin | Feb 3, 2026 | NightSky
Today: A narrow window from the end of twilight to the rising of the Moon, from 6 to 7 o’clock this evening, offers a splendid view of the Milky Way arching up in the southeast, littered with the bright stars of Orion on the right, and the Twins of Gemini, the...
by FLEK Admin | Feb 2, 2026 | NightSky
Today: A fascinating, somewhat rare event happens this evening, well-timed and well-placed for viewing, if the weather cooperates. The Moon is just one day past Full as it slides in front of Leo, the Lion’s bright star, Regulus, starting near 8:50 this evening,...
by FLEK Admin | Feb 1, 2026 | NightSky
Today: The Full “Snow” Moon seems aptly named in the heart of winter. Just five weeks after the Winter Solstice, this Moon continues to track high across the heavens, much like the Sun near August 1st. Curiously, while Full Moons are often associated with...
by FLEK Admin | Jan 6, 2026 | NightSky
Today: When watching the waning Gibbous Moon climb into the skies before 9 o’clock, you’ll see that the brightest star in Leo, the Lion, Regulus, leads the way, above the Moon, and a bit right. Leo is just entering into its best early evening viewing,...
by FLEK Admin | Dec 31, 2025 | NightSky
Today: As New Year’s Eve revelers welcome the start of 2026, the brightest star in the night skies is due south nea midnight, known as Sirius, or the Dog Star, the brightest star in Canis Major, the Great Dog. It won’t be hard to find, one-third of the way above...
by FLEK Admin | Dec 30, 2025 | NightSky
Today: Due east at 6:30 PM EST, two thirds up in the sky is the star Algol, which is Arabic for the “evil one”. Ancient people considered the star evil because it was not always the same brightness. Since stars were part of heaven and therefore perfect,...
