This is the third installment of a three-part series exploring the wonders of Denver’s night skies. Be sure to check out the other articles in the series: What to Explore in the 2026 Denver Night Skies and When to Explore in the 2026 Denver Night Skies.… Continue reading.
In our previous article, we explored the many celestial treasures waiting to be discovered in the 2026 Denver night skies. But knowing when to look up can make all the difference in what you see. Timing your stargazing sessions is just as important as choosing your targets.… Continue reading.
As one of the largest astronomy clubs in the country, the Denver Astronomical Society continues to grow and inspire stargazers of all experience levels. Whether you’re brand-new to observing or a seasoned skywatcher, 2026 promises another exciting year of celestial wonders to explore.… Continue reading.
If you watch only one meteor shower all year, make it the Geminids. This shower is predicted to be the strongest of 2025, producing plenty of bright, colorful meteors. With the Moon conveniently out of the way during peak nights, conditions will be near perfect.… Continue reading.
The Leonids are one of the most famous meteor showers in history, known for producing incredible storms in the past. While 2025 won’t bring one of those once-in-a-lifetime storms, the shower still promises a fine show for skywatchers, especially with little interference from moonlight this year.… Continue reading.
With all the comet buzz this year—from C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) to C/2025 R2 (SWAN) to several other icy visitors lighting up our skies—it’s the perfect time to explore what comets really are, how astronomers have studied them through history, and how these ancient wanderers get their names.… Continue reading.
On the evening of October 21, 2025, skywatchers are in for a rare celestial treat: not one but two comets—C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)—will be bright enough to spot with the naked eye. To make the night even more special, it also falls on the new moon, meaning the sky will be as dark as it gets, free of interfering moonlight.… Continue reading.
October is one of the best months of the year to catch a meteor shower. This year, skywatchers get a bonus: two meteor showers active at the same time. The famous Orionids will peak in late October, and the slower but often brighter Southern Taurids will also be putting on a show.… Continue reading.
Meteor Shower – Photo by DAS Member Bart Scully
What Is a Meteor Shower?Meteor showers happen when Earth passes through a trail of debris left by a comet or asteroid. These tiny bits of rock and dust enter our atmosphere and burn up, creating bright streaks of light across the night sky.… Continue reading.
Did you know that when you become a member of the Denver Astronomical Society (DAS), you’re also automatically enrolled in the Astronomical League (AL) at no extra cost? This national organization opens up a whole new world of opportunity for amateur astronomers.… Continue reading.