Moonbeam Astronomy Club

Explore the night sky together.

Discover clear observation notes, approachable constellation guides, and welcoming volunteer meetups for every stage of your stargazing journey.

Night sky highlights

What to notice overhead this week

A quick scan before deeper reading: these gentle prompts help you spot familiar patterns and subtle changes in tonight’s sky.

Follow the slim Moon near sunset; on clear evenings, faint earthshine can outline its shadowed side.

Use a neat row of bright stars as a guide line to nearby anchor stars and build the surrounding shape.

Look for a bright point that stays calm instead of twinkling strongly; that steadier light often marks a planet.

After moonlight softens, let your eyes adapt and trace the faint cloudy arc through the darkest patch of sky.

Explore practical notes, friendly guides, and meetup updates in one quick club overview.

Seasonal logs and clear field notes to help you plan what to watch next.

Simple star maps and orientation tips for beginners and returning members.

Stay current with observing nights, weather updates, and local gathering details.

Seasonal Sky Guide

Use these five simple targets to build confidence before diving into full constellation guides.

Find the Great Square of Pegasus high in the evening sky to anchor your orientation.
Trace Andromeda from the square and spot the faint oval glow of the Andromeda Galaxy.
Watch Jupiter rise in the east and note its steady brightness compared with nearby stars.
Follow the Milky Way band after moonrise fades, especially from darker edges of town.
Scan the northeastern horizon for early Perseus stars that lead into winter constellations.