October 2025 October stargazing Magellanic Clouds | Summer & Autumn Visiting and staying in country WA gives you an excellent opportunity to see the Magellanic Clouds, normally made invisible by bright city lights. The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds (often...
Supermoon | 5th December, 3rd January You’ve probably heard about 'supermoons', but what are they? In the strictest sense, supermoon isn't an astronomy term — the name was coined by an astrologer, and even today, some people are still convinced that the extra...
Supermoon | 5th December, 3rd January You’ve probably heard about 'supermoons', but what are they? In the strictest sense, supermoon isn't an astronomy term — the name was coined by an astrologer, and even today, some people are still convinced that the extra...
On these beautiful summer nights, take the time to be outside after sunset to see a stunning view of Saturn close to the crescent Moon. If you keep watching the pair over the coming fortnight, you’ll see the Moon appear to move further away from Saturn. Use the...
Orion the Hunter is a famous summer constellation, and it is up in the early evening for you to see now. First thing in the evening, look directly to the east. The brightest star you’ll see is Sirius. Directly to the left of Sirius is what is often referred to...
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