Seasonal Constellations
Autumn skies
Follow the star groups rising early this month for easy evening viewing.
Explore the Night Sky Together
Observation notes, constellation guides, and welcoming community meetups to help beginners and members learn the sky with confidence.
Sky Highlights
What to observe this week
A quick, practical snapshot from recent club sessions—designed for fast scanning before you head outside.
Moon Watch
Waxing crescent
A good phase for tracing surface detail along the lunar terminator.
Best Viewing Window
After dusk
Clear early-evening skies are ideal for relaxed observation and note-taking.
Observation Focus
Western horizon
Look for bright guide stars low in the west before they set.
Learning resources
Constellation guides for clear, calm sky learning
Beginner-friendly references that help you recognize star patterns, understand seasonal visibility, and feel confident at your next observation night.
Orion Basics
Learn the easiest anchor stars and how to trace the hunter’s outline.
Start hereThe Summer Triangle
Use three bright stars to navigate a wide section of sky with confidence.
Explore guideCassiopeia
Spot the familiar W-shape and use it to orient yourself in northern skies.
Read guideScorpius
Follow its curved body and bright heart star low on warm-season evenings.
View notesA community for shared skywatching
Moonbeam Astronomy Club is a volunteer-led group where beginners and experienced observers learn side by side through calm, practical night-sky guidance.
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Observation notes
Recent sky conditions, telescope setups, and what members are seeing this season.
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Constellation guidance
Clear, newcomer-friendly guides to help identify patterns and orient in the night sky.
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Meetup updates
Community announcements so members can plan local observing nights with confidence.