Annual Geminid meteor shower December 15, 2023

The Geminids are considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers and are set to peak on December 15 in Australia and New Zealand. This meteor shower is visible from December 3rd to December 19th are considered to be one of the most...
February Skies 2023

February Skies 2023

I love February as it is the start of the Milky Way season when the Southern Cross rises earlier each night which also means that the Milky Way becomes more and more visible! So, start to check it out on the New Moon evening of the 20th. The Moon this Month (All times...
August 2022 Skies – The Perseid Meteor Shower

August 2022 Skies – The Perseid Meteor Shower

It’s a good time to look up, because one of the year’s most spectacular skywatching shows is back to light up the night sky. The Perseid meteor shower peaks in mid-August, when up to 100 meteors can be seen per hour. The full moon will be a bit of an issue but you can...

Quadrantids Meteor Shower

The Quadrantids is a strong and consistent northern shower. They are difficult for southern observers, with the radiant below the early morning north-eastern horizon. If observing before dawn, you may glimpse an occasional long-pathed member on the morning of the 4th....
August 2022 Skies – The Perseid Meteor Shower

The Perseid Meteor Shower

It’s a good time to look up, because one of the year’s most spectacular skywatching shows is back to light up the night sky. The Perseid meteor shower peaks in mid-August, when up to 100 meteors can be seen per hour. But the celestial event is already active, meaning...