2026, October 20: Arcturus: The Star That Helped Open Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair

October 20, 2026: Find Arcturus and the Big Dipper in the western sky after sunset. Discover the star’s seasonal transition and its role in Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair.

2026, January 11: Winter’s Predawn Sky Matches Summer’s Brightest Stars

January 11, 2026: Before sunrise, 10 of the brightest stars shine in the predawn sky, including the Summer Triangle and brilliant Jupiter low in the west-northwest.

2025, December 12: Vega’s Double Play: Morning Rise, Evening Set, and Deneb’s Long Trek Across Late Autumn Skies

December 12, 2025: Vega and Deneb make a double appearance each day, rising before sunrise and lingering after sunset. Learn why these bright stars dominate the late autumn sky, how long they remain above the horizon, and where to find them before dawn and after nightfall. Photo Caption - Mercury and the crescent moon, June … Continue reading 2025, December 12: Vega’s Double Play: Morning Rise, Evening Set, and Deneb’s Long Trek Across Late Autumn Skies

2025, July 17: Look for the Milky Way

July 17, 2025: With the moon rising after midnight, look for the Milky Way, the rim of our galaxy.

2025, June 12: Anticipating Summer

June 12, 2025: The night sky shows that summer is approaching. The Summer Triangle – Vega, Altair, and Deneb – is in the east-northeast after sundown.