The moon is between us and the sun. Without the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.

The moon is between us and the sun. Without the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.

The moon is between us and the sun. Without the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.

A period in which you can view all Messier objects in one long night.

Meteor shower

Meteor shower

Meteor shower

The earth's axis is perpendicular to its orbit with the North pole tipping away form the sun. In other words, the season is changing to Fall.

On the evening of September 27, 2015, residents of the GTA and beyond will be able to observe a Total Lunar Eclipse during a so-called Supermoon.

UPDATE: WE HAVE 60% CLEAR SKIES AT THE CAO THIS EVENING AND ARE "GO" FOR LUNAR ECLIPSE VIEWING.  You're invited to the Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at the E. C. Carr Astronomical Observatory. An astronomy event invitation, jointly hosted by the Blue Mountains Library and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Toronto Centre. Open to the public.Sunday 27 September 2015. Arrive any time after 8:30 PM. Eclipse begins about 9:11 PM. Full eclipse approx. 10:15 PM.