Sky Watcher Online
Columbia Public Schools Planetarium Blog & Newsletter Archive
Sky Watcher - Summer 2025
Leo, the Summer Triangle, and Scorpius return for June and July! Keep reading to learn what stars and planets are visible from Missouri during summer 2025.
Sky Watcher - May 2025
The Flower Moon, another meteor shower, and the Dippers return! See what’s visible from your backyard during the month of May.
Sky Watcher - March 2025
A lunar eclipse, daylight saving time, and more planets! See what’s up in March 2025.
March 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse - Sky Watcher Special Edition
March 2025 will feature a total lunar eclipse that is visible from North America.
Sky Watcher - February 2025
The parade of planets in the southern sky continues, the winter constellations have arrived, and the Moon begins its line-up for a lunar eclipse in March 2025!
Sky Watcher - December 2024
Planets Venus & Jupiter dominate the evening sky. “View” a rare Black Moon at the end of the month. Read about the December night sky here!
Sky Watcher - November 2024
Welcome the Beaver Moon in November! Read more to learn about our night sky in November.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS - Sky Watcher Special Edition
Everything you need to know about Comet C/2023 A3! Can you spot this rare sight?
Sky Watcher - October 2024
The mid-Missouri October skies feature the arrival of our fall stars, along with a parade of planets.
Sky Watcher - September 2024
A lunar eclipse, planets, and more! Keep reading to find out what’s in the night sky during September 2024.