In conjunction with the Lunaria Almanac, sky maps are displayed here for various parts of the country on a weekly basis. Morning (5 AM local DST) and evening (10 PM local DST) views are given, showing the Moon, planets, and the brightest stars.  Rising and setting times for the Moon and Venus are provided, along with other planets that are currently visible. The time when the sky becomes dark enough to see stars and planets (End and Begin of Civil Twilight) is also listed.  Please note the horizons shown are ideal, and may not reflect your own situation due to terrain or artificial light sources.
The sky is dazzling, mysterious, and free for the viewing. Enjoy it often!


Why consider the night sky? Find out here. 
This site is primarily geared toward naked-eye viewing, rather than telescopes.
All maps and data are available via ftp.
Those with slower connections may find this more convenient.

Mars is visible in the evening.

Jupiter is visible in the morning. 

Saturn is visible from the evening to the early morning.

Mercury is visible briefly after Sunset.



New Orleans, LA (south)
Syracuse, NY
San Francisco, CA (west)
Denver, CO (central)
Minneapolis, MN (north)
Atlanta, GA
Charleston, WV (east)

  New maps and data weekly.

 
  Daily features at Earth & Sky:
http://www.earthsky.org/skywatching/

  US Naval Observatory skywatching summary:
 http://www.usno.navy.mil/pao/sky/sky_week.shtml

   Helpful monthly notes and constellation info for the world is available from the BBC at http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/myspace/nightsky/index.shtml

  Detailed, interactive sky maps (including constellations) of worldwide locations:
 http://www.mystarslive.com   Also downloadable sky map software.

Java applet for worldwide locations (rise/set times, constellations, maps, etc.):
 http://www.skyviewcafe.com/   Sky View Cafe sky maps

Maps and information from Northern Stars Planetarium in Maine.
Very informative site for Northern viewers from an experienced astronomer .

  General information about constellations from the StarDate Online service, along with useful weekly tips.
Another fine site for naked-eye viewing.

  Current images of the Sun in extreme ultraviolet are available from NASA/SOHO:
http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/

  Current measurements of the Earth's magnetic field:    
  http://www.n3kl.org/sun/images/noaa_kp_3d.gif?

 Can you see the Northern Lights? The strength of the magnetic field and your location will determine that. Tips for viewing here.
   For current space weather, go here.
AUDIO recordings of the Earth's magnetic field from Univ.-Iowa Physics Dept. here.

Solar X-rays:

Geomagnetic Field:
Status
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          From n3kl.org
 

Weekly maps and data for Syracuse are limited. The reason is the latitude of Syracuse is roughly the same as Minneapolis, so the maps are very similar. Monthly constellation maps and yearly data are still available.

   ...comments on this or any matter for the site: webmaster@theskytonight.com




Moon rise/set times for worldwide locations: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/AA/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html  

HELP FILES for this site available here, including instructions on how to the use the maps and data.

Also see http://www.physics.csbsju.edu/astro/sky/sky.01.html for general information on sky maps and how to read them.
Be sure to look for the "Next" button on the bottom of the page to continue the tutorial beyond the first page.

Thanks to everyone who has helped make this effort a success by visiting the site. Thanks also to Gail Sand and Vicki McDonald Leppek of the Lunaria Lunar Almanac for their support.   
 Todd Dugdale,
Astronomical consultant for the Lunaria Lunar Almanac
   webmaster@theskytonight.com    
Comments and questions welcome. 



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The Lunaria Lunar Almanac is a beautiful calendar based on the thirteen (sidereal) month lunar year. This site is designed to be a companion to the Almanac, providing weekly sky information.
Current maps for 5/9.

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