Night Sky for March, 2010

Astronomer Tom Whelan summarises what is in the Taranaki heavens for each month.

Taranaki Daily News

Sun: Autumn is well under way this month. The 21st marks the Equinox, or equal day and night, meaning that the Sun has crossed the equator and is heading back into the northern sky. (Image1)

Night Sky for February, 2010

Astronomer Tom Whelan summarises what is in the Taranaki heavens for each month.

Taranaki Daily News

Sun: Although the Sun remains high in the sky at 64 degrees elevation, our nights begin to lengthen as the month goes on. [Image1]

Night Sky for January, 2010

Astronomer Tom Whelan summarises what is in the Taranaki heavens for each month.

Taranaki Daily News

Sun: The Earth is at perihelion, its closest approach to the Sun for the year, on January 3rd.

Night Sky for December, 2009

Astronomer Tom Whelan summarises what is in the Taranaki heavens for each month.

Taranaki Daily News

Sun: The Summer solstice falls on the 22nd, marking the Sun's most southerly position in the sky, and our longest day. [Image 1]