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September Skywatching: Harvest Moon, Venus at Peak Brightness and Neptune at Opposition

A month of steady celestial events gives casual observers clear dates to plan dark-sky nights and community telescope outings.

July’s Skywatch: Mars–Uranus Conjunction, Venus–Regulus and Moon‑lit Meteor Peaks

Venus and Jupiter Shine Together After Sunset as Darker Nights Return

Lyrids Meteor Shower Begins With Peak Set for April 21-22

Regional Media Tout Dalby Forest for Spring Wildlife Watching and Stargazing

Jan. 18 New Moon Opens Prime Stargazing Window as Crescent Returns This Week

Dacia Turns Bigster SUVs Into ‘Million Star Hotel’ in Scotland for Six-Planet Alignment on Feb. 25–26

Sept. 7 Total Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Red Across Asia, With UK Moonrise Views

Seven Affordable Campgrounds Across England Highlight Best Value for Peak-Season Travelers

Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Peak Before Dawn

Perseid Meteor Shower Offers Best Viewing Now in New Moon Darkness Before Dual July Showers

Lyrid Meteor Shower to Peak April 21-22, Offering Stargazing Opportunities

Rare Planetary Alignments Grace February Skies

October 2024 Skywatching: Supermoon, Meteor Showers, and a Rare Comet

September's Night Sky Offers Rare Celestial Events

Asteroid Leona to Obscure Supergiant Star Betelgeuse in Rare Occultation Event