Minot Amateur Astronomy

11/12/2025

10/02/2025

Northern Lights are out now!

09/23/2025

Venus before sunrise

08/26/2025

🌙✨ August 26: The Moon slides by Mars 🔥🪐⁠
⁠
The 11%-illuminated Moon is getting up close with Mars (mag 1.6), and you’re totally invited to watch. 👀⁠
⁠
📍 Closest approach: 14:26 GMT — just 2°28ʹ apart⁠
💫 Conjunction: 16:41 GMT — still super close at 2°48ʹ⁠
⁠
Look toward Virgo after sunset, and you’ll spot them glowing together — visible to the naked eye, but even better through binoculars. 🔭⁠
⁠

08/14/2025

Think the night sky is boring? 🌌 Only if you’ve never truly seen it.⁠
⁠
What may appear as an empty black canvas above your city is actually packed with stars, planets, glowing nebulae, and the shimmering ribbon of the Milky Way — all hidden by light pollution. 💡✨⁠
⁠
🌃 Cities glow so brightly that nearly 80% of people can’t see the Milky Way anymore. That’s more than just missing out on pretty views — it’s losing a connection to nature, culture, and even our history.⁠
⁠
But we can still fix it:⁠
🌙 Use warm, shielded outdoor lighting⁠
🏕️ Visit dark-sky parks and stargazing sites⁠
📢 Spread the word about light pollution⁠
🛑 Say no to unnecessary bright lights⁠
⁠
Every little change helps. Because the stars don’t disappear — we just forget how to see them. Let’s bring them back, together. 🌠⁠
⁠

08/12/2025

MEDORA, ND (KXNET) – This two-day celebration of the night sky offers a mix of stargazing, science, and hands-on fun for all ages. Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or just curiou…

07/15/2025

This will be most of the night. Looks like they'll align at around 3:15 and will reach the closest to each other at around 5:15.

Don’t miss this beautiful trio in the sky on July 16! 🌕🪐
The 70%-illuminated Moon will appear close to Saturn in the constellation Pisces — and if you have a telescope, you can also spot distant Neptune nearby!

Mark your calendars and look up — the celestial show will be worth it! 🌌

🔗 Learn more: https://starwalk.space/news/facts-about-saturn-explore-the-amazing-ringed-planet
⁠

07/12/2025

Space Station viewing chance tonight! Look for a bright object traversing the sky. It'll pass by around 254 miles high and cruise about 17,000 mph! Nine people are currently aboard.

07/12/2025

05/04/2025

I just love looking at the moon

05/03/2025

May is packed with events you won't want to miss. ✨

From a Full Flower Moon to once-every-15-years equinoxes on distant worlds, there's a lot you won't want to miss.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates!

05/03/2025

🌌 Celebrate Astronomy Day with a sky full of stars — and a special gift! 🌌

Astronomy Day is on May 3, the Saturday closest to the First Quarter Moon — the perfect time to stargaze! 🔭🌙

Look for the Moon near Mars tonight, and use your binoculars to spot the dazzling Beehive Cluster nearby, home to over 1,000 stars. 🔴🌓🌟

And guess what? To make your stargazing even better, we’ve prepared a special gift:
🎁 Up to 50% off Sky Tonight Lifetime — your personal sky map and stargazing assistant.

👉 Learn more about Astronomy Day and claim your gift:
https://starwalk.space/news/international-astronomy-day
⁠