In March and November of 2025, the rings of Saturn will seem to vanish. What? How can this happen? This event has been building for many years. So, if you have a telescope, this is an event you won't want to miss! ➜

In 2025, as the planets perform their 'cosmic dance' in our sky, they will occasionally come close to each other, real close. If you'd like to witness one of these planetary conjunctions, here are all the details you'll need... ➜

The first month of 2025 offers a very cool challenge for stargazers: it will be possible to view six planets at the same time. If you are interested in adding this rare feat to your list of stargazing accomplishments, then check this out... ➜

On January 13, Mars will be occulted by a full Moon. Watch the Moon approach Mars in our sky and then cover it completely. What makes this especially exciting is that Mars will be at the long-awaited opposition on Jan 15. This is a rare and 'not to be missed' event in our region. ➜

Venus has been capturing the attention of stargazers for eons because of its brilliance — nothing is brighter in the night sky other than our Moon. For stargazers, Venus goes through a remarkable 584 day cycle in which it appears and disappears as both the Morning Star and the Evening Star. This article explains its bewildering apparitions. ➜

The Pleiades in Taurus is one of the most tantalizing targets for stargazers in Fall and Winter. Visible to the naked- eye, it has caught the attention of people all over the globe, from every culture and for thousands of years. Have you seen it? If not, it should be at or near the top of your list of celestial targets to explore. Tap to learn more. ➜

What a spectacular aurora we had on the night of May 10th. So often we see the news about auroras only to be disappointed, but not this time — it was awesome. Yes, we photographed it by making a video of the aurora above Mt Rainier.... take a look... ➜

On September 17, Saturn will be occulted by the Moon for nearly an hour. Watch the Moon approach Saturn in our sky and then cover it completely. This is a rare and 'not to be missed' event in the Starry Hill region. ➜