Monthly sky targets
Jupiter evenings, Orion rise times, and dark-sky moon windows.
Observe, learn, and gather under tonight’s sky.
Moonbeam Astronomy Club is a calm, volunteer-led community sharing approachable skywatching guidance, constellation learning, and local night meetups.
- Volunteer-led
- Beginner-friendly
- Regular skywatch meetups
Club focus now
Sky highlights
A quick scan of what we’re observing, sharing, and preparing for this month.
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Meetup rhythm
Twilight setup, guided viewing, and short note-share every week.
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Beginner open nights
No gear needed—mentors help with first sky maps and telescope use.
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Practical guides
Constellation walk-throughs, checklists, and clear observation notes.
Club introduction
A volunteer astronomy club built for shared nights under the sky.
We gather to observe, learn, and compare notes in a calm space where beginners and returning members are equally welcome.
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Volunteer-led and community-minded, with members sharing practical tips from real observing sessions.
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Shared observing practice helps everyone build confidence with sky charts, binoculars, and telescopes.
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Beginner questions are encouraged, with clear guidance before, during, and after meetup nights.
Latest observations
Recent nights under clear skies
Short field notes from members to show what we are actually seeing this week.
Crescent by the oaks
Thin crescent moon settled low and warm-toned; several newcomers found it quickly through shared binoculars.
Observed: waning crescent moon
Sky mostly clear · early evening window
Jupiter with steady bands
Cloud bands looked crisp for a few calm minutes, and two bright moons were easy to hold in view.
Observed: Jupiter and nearby moons
Dry air · best between 9:15–9:45 PM
Late Perseus check-in
A few quick streaks appeared after moonset; members compared notes and counted them together by hand.
Observed: Perseus meteor activity
Patchy haze early · clearer after 10 PM