Did you catch the pretty conjunction of the Moon, Venus & Saturn this early Saturday morning...? Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23962 Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer crew as we head out to: Smith Park for some cool urban Astronomy on Friday evening, 30 May 2025 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23969/thr… Family friendly...be there with the cool kids....you know you want to. Astro Joe

UPDATE: Sorry kids.... Our Chicago Astronomer Public Observation session at Smith Park has been Rescheduled due to impending poor weather. We will greet our fans on Friday 06 June 2025 - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23969/thr… Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer crew at Horner Park, on Chicago's north side on Saturday evening, 31 May 2025 - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23970/thr… The weather will be great and enjoy a smokey sunset with us. Astro Joe

More laters....but this Chicago Astronomer appearance at Horner park Saturday evening...went by much too fast... Astro Joe

Auroras tonight...? Maybe.... Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23975/thr… Take a chance and maybe you can catch some aurorae Sunday into Monday. These events are unpredictable , but worth some time. Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer crew as we revisit Portage Park on Tuesday 03 June 2025 Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23977/thr… Bring your telescopes and curiosity...you know you want to. Astro Joe

Just no... There will be NO "Planetary Alignment" tomorrow morning (Tuesday 03 June 2025). Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23979/thr… The Chicago Astronomer will always set you straight. Astro Joe

Sorry kids... I have rescheduled our Chicago Astronomer Public Observation Session at Portage Park for this evening - 03 June. Unsettled weather conditions have enacted our Rain Date Protocol of: Thursday 05 June 2025. Astro Joe

Notice: Join the Chicago Astronomer crew this Friday (06 June) evening at Smith Park - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Full details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23969/thr… Weather looks decent and a waxing Moon is always fun to explore. Be there with the cool kids...you know you want to. Astro Joe

And then the skies cleared... More laters at Portage Park... Astro Joe

A fantastic Time under Chicago Astronomer skies at Portage Park Thursday evening with sky loving fans and making new friends. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23983 Onward to Smith Park Friday evening... astronomer.proboards.com/post/23969/thr… Be there with the cool kids... Astro Joe

Pics and narrative of our Public Observation session at Smith park last Saturday evening.. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23984 (And...if you are not on my Chicago Astronomer email list of notifications of events, send me your email address ) Astro Joe

Quite the nice rising Waxing Moon this evening...tinged with Canadian smoke. Astro Joe

Later on this day, I have the honor of giving a Commencement Speech for the Graduating class of Grissom School, on Chicago's far South side. Gus is my favorite Astronaut and a little guy, like me. Taking a break from my speech writing Always time for a Moon shot Astro Joe

What a fun day. I was honored to be the guest speaker at the Virgil Grissom Graduation this morning on a bright and sunny day. Full details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23986/thr… And...we got Grissom bling! Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer at the 606 Trail Friday, 20 June 2025 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm as we share the skies with our fans & friends. Bring your telescopes and join-in on the celestial fun Be there with the cool kids of urban Astronomy. Astro Joe

Join the Chicago Astronomer in Evanston to celebrate the arrival of Summer 2025 Astro Joe

SOLID REMINDER: We are a "GO" for tonight's Chicago Astronomer Public Viewing session at the 606 Trail tonight - Friday 20 June 2025 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Skies are clearing nicely & we will have a beautiful evening together Bring your telescopes, families and curiosity Astro Joe

Saturday afternoon quick images of the huge activity on the Sun... Astro Joe