Useful links to help you find more information about celestial events and what is currently visible in tonight’s sky.
Phases of the Moon
Here is a quick explanation for why we see phases
Here you can find the current phase
Solar & Lunar Eclipse Information
NASA’s Solar & Lunar Eclipse Page
NASA maintained website with excellent information about this year’s – and future years – eclipses
Meteor Shower Information
A brief tutorial about meteor showers and how to view them
Meteor Shower Information from the Time and Date website
Current Sky Map
Download free printable map of the current night sky.
It is easy to read and loaded with information.
The Sky at a Glance
The Sky At A Glance
A more detailed description of current celestial objects for backyard astronomy from Sky & Telescope magazine
The Sky This Week
The Sky This Week
A more detailed description of current celestial objects for backyard astronomy from Astronomy magazine