The following describes objects in our night sky for December and is especially written for beginning observers. Moon Phases The Deep Sky Objects described later should be visible with the Moon present, although they will be better seen at times when the Moon is not visible. Still, don’t be put off by the Moon if the sky is clear. See what you can and try again on a moonless night. December starts with the 10-day old Waxing Moon, becoming more gibbous each day until… Dec 5: F

Sydney City Skywatcher members observed the total lunar eclipse on 8 Sept '25.

The following describes objects in our night sky for September and is especially written for beginning observers. Astronomy from the city...

How to view the total eclipse of the Moon on 8 September 2025.

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24th October 1851 William Lassell finds not one, but two moons of Uranus on the same night when he discovers Umbriel and Ariel. There is...

This was the first of 5 total solar eclipses seen from Australia. The next is 2028.

Sydney City Skywatchers members brought their telescopes to Sydney Observatory to observe and share the total eclipse of the Moon on 8...