Every Night Astronomy: From Ancient Calendars to Harvest Moons

Every night the sky presents us with a show that is not only free but also offers a truly amazing spectacle. The stars, the planets, our moon and sun, are the leading characters in this show, constantly changing their appearance. Some stars keep us company only on certain nights of the year whereas others are visible every single evening. The moon sometimes appears as a slender crescent, other times as a great illuminated ball and sometimes even blood red. The sun can rise high above the ho...