(Posted 23 June 2015) Missed this morning’s aurora? To be honest, I think most people who knew that one was…
Southern Hemisphere Sky Events
Jupiter and Venus sky show peaks Wednesday 1 July 2015
(Posted 20 June 2015) If you thought last night’s encounter between Venus, Jupiter and the slim crescent Moon was impressive,…
Got a telescope? Watch Io and its shadow pass across Jupiter’s face tonight.
(Posted 9 March 2015) The shadow of Jupiter’s largest moons Io, will cross the face of Jupiter tonight between approximately 8:30…
Moon passes Jupiter 2 – 4 March 2015 / Great Red Spot visible Tuesday night through a telescope
(Posted 1 March 2015) Look above the North Eastern horizon over the next few nights and you will notice a…
Tonight! Moon, Venus, Mars and Uranus in straight line in evening twilight
(Posted 22 February 2015) Assuming you have clear skies, Venus, Mars and a slim crescent Moon will be visible to…
Planet spotting doesn’t get any easier than this! See Mercury, Mars and Saturn without a telescope.
(Posted 24 August 2014) Planet spotting doesn’t get any easier at present with three planets (Mercury, Mars and Saturn) now…
Crescent Moon joins Jupiter tonight in the constellation Gemini The Twins (with finder chart)
(Posted 4 May 2014) Step outside tonight as soon as the sky begins to darken and you will be rewarded…
Photo opportunity! Photograph Venus and Moon together as they rise over the ocean tomorrow morning (Saturday 26 April 2014) Post inc. finder chart.
(Posted 25 April 2014) Early riser? Tomorrow morning, Venus and the crescent Moon will provide a dazzling photo opportunity as they…
Venus shines high in pre-dawn ANZAC Day 2014 and above ANZAC Cove, Turkey 1915
(Posted 23 April 2014) If you are attending this week’s ANZAC Day Dawn Service (Friday 25 April 2014), before the service…
Moon, Saturn and Antares above the Eastern horizon tonight (with finder chart)
(Posted 18 April 2014) Unfamiliar with the night sky but want to see a planet with your own eyes? Tonight…