Monthly Sky Charts and Observing Guides

Presented by Chris Butler and the Orange County Astronomers
 

Select a month to view the sky chart for that month. Charts are arranged for proper viewing at the specified times at the beginning of each month. At mid-month the constellations are setting 1 hour earlier than the times specified in the charts.

   
  • January
    Featured Constellation: Taurus

  • February
    Featured Constellation: Orion

  • March
    Featured Constellation: Canis Major

  • April
    Featured Constellation: Gemini

  • May
    Featured Constellation: Leo

  • June
    Featured Constellation: Ursa Major

  • July
    Featured Constellation: Scorpius & Sagittarius

  • August
    Featured Constellation: Lyra & Hercules

  • September
    Featured Constellation: Cygnus

  • October
    Featured Constellation: Cepheus, Draco, & Ursa Minor

  • November
    Featured Constellation: Pegasus & Andromeda

  • December
    Featured Constellation: Perseus