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Here are the monthly sky maps.

January Sky Map

Night Sky Map for January 2021: The Brightest Sky of the Year

Our January 2021 Sky Map hones in on the best of the month’s night sky—with accompanying text—so it...
Sky Map for December

Night Sky Map for December 2020: Rotation of the Stars

Ever noticed how the stars move? The entire sky appears to rotate around the North Star above us. (...
SkyMap for November (evergreen)

Night Sky Map for November 2020: Constellations in The Water

Welcome to the November Sky Map! When you look to the south on November evenings, your view of the...
October 2020 Constellations

Night Sky Map for October 2020: Constellations, Then and Now

Welcome to the October Sky Map! This month, we highlight constellations. Who was the first person...
September Night Sky Map

Night Sky Map for September 2020: Pegasus & Measuring the Sky

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for September 2020! This month, watch for Pegasus, the Winged Horse,...
Milky Way

Night Sky Map for August 2020: The Milky Way

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for August 2020! This month, we talk about one of the night sky’s most...
June Sky Map

Night Sky Map for June 2020: See the Stars Move

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for June 2020! Why do objects like stars appear move across the sky at...
July Night Sky Map - Star Chart

Night Sky Map for July 2020: The Summer Triangle

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for July 2020! This month, we talk about the three “stars of summer,”...
May Night Sky Map – Star Chart

Night Sky Map for May 2020: Asterisms

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for May 2020! This month, learn about asterisms, which are unofficial...
April Night Sky Map - Star Chart

Night Sky Map for April 2020: Minor Constellations

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for April 2020! This month, we focus on lesser-known constellations...
Sky Map March

Night Sky Map for March 2020: The Big Dipper

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for March 2020! This month, we focus on “pointers” in the sky to help...
February Sky Map (Evergreen)

Sky Map for February

There is no brighter constellation in the night sky than Orion, the Hunter. And there is no better...
Sky Map December 2019

Sky Map: December 2019

Our December 2019 Sky Map highlights the December 10 Venus–Saturn conjunction! See a star chart...
November 2019 Skymap

Sky Map: November 2019

Let’s show some appreciation for the Moon this month. Watch it as it moves across the night sky ...
Sky Map October

Sky Map: October 2019

In October, the night sky contains eight well-known star patterns visible in the early evening. We’...
Sky Map September 2019

Sky Map: September 2019

The Autumnal Equinox is upon us! Look up for some wonderful fall stargazing. Here’s viewing...
Sky Map August 2019

Sky Map: August 2019

Spot the elusive planet Mercury in the east before sunrise! It’s a rare opportunity to get a...
Star Chart July 2019

Sky Map: July 2019

The sky map for July 2019 depicts the night sky on the Fourth of July! After the fireworks die down...
June 2019 Sky Map

Sky Map: June 2019

The sky map for June 2019 depicts the eastern sky on the first night of summer (Friday, June 21)—...
May 2019 Sky Map

Sky Map: May 2019

Stargazing is typically a relaxing evening pursuit at the conclusion of a busy day. But the stars...
Sky Map April 2019

Sky Map: April 2019

In Earth’s Northern Hemisphere, April is the month when the world awakes from its long winter sleep...
Big Dipper trace

Sky Map: March 2019

The Big Dipper is more than just a fan-favorite constellation! Using it as an anchor point, you can...
Big Dipper

Sky Map: February 2019

Are you a stargazer? We’ll be your guide. The night sky for February 2019 showcases some awesome...
January 2019 Sky Map

Sky Map: January 2019

Look up! Our printable sky map for January 2019 helps you navigate the stars and constellations! ...
December 2018 Sky Map

Sky Map (Star Chart): December 2018

See this printable sky map for December to navigate the skies!  This December, the Moon serves as a...
December 2018 Sky Map

Sky Map (Star Chart): December 2018

See this printable sky map for December 2018 to navigate the skies! This month, we let the Moon...
November 2018 Sky Map

Sky Map (Star Chart): November 2018

See this printable sky map for November 2018 to navigate the skies! This month, what is the ...
SkyMap October 2018

Sky Map (Star Chart): October 2018

See this printable sky map for October to navigate the skies and look for Camelopardalis and...
SkyMap September

Sky Map (Star Chart): September 2018

See this printable sky map for September to navigate the skies and look for Algol, the “Demon Star...
August 2018 Sky Map

Sky Map (Star Chart): August 2018

See this printable sky map for August to navigate the skies on the night of the great Perseid...
Total Solar Eclipse Sequence

Total Solar Eclipses: How Often Do They Happen?

On August 21, 2017, people in a large swath of North America had the opportunity to view a total...
Sky Map July 2018

Sky Map (Star Chart): July 2018

Look up with the July 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
Sky Map June 2018

Sky Map (Star Chart): June 2018

Look up with the June 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
May Sky Watch

Sky Map (Star Chart): May 2018

Look up with the May 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
April 2018 Sky Map

Sky Map (Star Chart): April 2018

Look up with the April 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
March Sky Watch

Sky Map (Star Chart): March 2018

Look up with the March 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
Sky Map February 2018

Sky Map (Star Chart): February 2018

Look up with the February 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky....
Stargazing

Sky Map (Star Chart): January 2018

Look up with the January 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
Stargazing

Sky Map (Star Chart): December 2017

Look up with the December 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky....
Stargazing

Sky Map (Star Chart): November 2017

Look up with the November 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky....
Stargazing

Sky Map (Star Chart): October 2017

Look up with the October 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
Stargazing

Sky Map (Star Chart): September 2017

Look up with the September 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky....

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