Log Astronomy: There's lots to explore in June's skies!

Look for a cozy pairing of Mars & Regulus, the Strawberry Moon, a DAYTIME meteor shower & more!!

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Check out our monthly astronomy calendar to discover what awaits in June's skies!

At any moment of the day, countless awe-inspiring celestial events are unfolding in the sky. With a universe of options, it can be hard to pin down what to observe. Our monthly astronomy calendar provides a peek into what's happening in the sky and in the world of astronomy in general and gives a quick list of highlights that can jump start your own explorations.

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Astrophotographer David Ng captured Messier 13 (the Hercules Globular Cluster) with the aid of an Explore Scientific ED102 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor.

June constellation spotlight: Hercules!

Named for one of the greatest mythological heroes, the Hercules constellation currently stands strong in the Northern Hemisphere's night sky proudly displaying his celestial strengths. Visible from 90° north to 50° south, Hercules is the fifth largest constellation and covers a 1,225 square degree area. It is easy to locate due to its positioning between the very bright stars Vega in the Lyra constellation and Arcturus in the Bootes constellation.

One of Hercules' most stunning treats is the aptly named Great Globular Cluster (Messier 13). Home to hundreds of thousands of stars, this brilliant cluster covers a 145 light year span and is widely regarded as the best of its kind in the northern sky. Although it is huge, this celestial beauty is not an object for the unaided eye. To see resolved stars, you will need a telescope with a fairly large aperture. Click the image above to see what other beauties Hercules holds!

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