The Moon

Want to Know the Current Phase of the Moon? Here is a graphic picture updated in real time that shows you the current lunar phase.

See a bigger animation of the moon going through its phases

Meteor Showers

Meteor Showers for 2008 - Meteor Showers can be a lot of fun and they come back the same time every year. Here is a list.

The Planets

Here is a star chart of the zodiac constellations showing where the planets are currently located this month. This Months Planets

Want an inexpensive and easy to use tool for finding stars, planets and constellations?

The Edmund Scientifics Famous Star and Planet Locator - Our famous rotating roadmap of the heavens shows the location of the stars, constellations and planets relative to the horizon for the exact hour and date you determine.

Our 8 1/2" square star chart was plotted by the late astronomer and cartographer George Lovi. The reverse side of the locator is packed with additional data on the planets, meteor showers and bright stars.

Included with each star chart is a 16-page, fully-illustrated pocket size instruction booklet. Buy From Edmund Scientifics