Follow the changing appearance of the sky through the cycles of the Sun, Moon stars and planets!

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Signs of the Seasons
The seasonal changes are brought about by the annual cycle of the Sun. Learn about the solstices and equinoxes, and how the Sun's apparent motion through the constellations brings about the seasonal variations in daylight and climate.

Seasonal Skies
The constellations visible in the evening sky change from season to season. Learn how to identify the star patterns of the constellations visible for each season of the year.

Dance of the Planets
The classical planets -- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupter and Saturn -- are constantly in motion in the night sky. Sometimes these planets draw near each other in a beautiful conjunction. Each month, the Moon swings past the bright planets as it follows its orbit. Stay apprised of these celestial events.

Astronomy Topics
There is a rich tradition of Classical Astronomy in western culture. There is much fact and folklore that touches our lives in many ways. Learn the interesting topics in Classical Astronomy that are not generally to know in our generation today.