Skywatch: Planets, stars will shine brightly in February sky
The winter starline is known as Kekaomakali‘i, the bailer of Makali‘i. Read more
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Skywatch: Starline depicts image of bailer
From January through March, the featured starline returns to Kekaomakalii, The Bailer of Makalii. Read more
Skywatch: Venus, Southern Cross to grace Hawaii skies in December
As the days get progressively shorter in the winter season, observers will be able to start stargazing as early as 6:30 p.m. Immediately after sunset, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible. Read more
November brings special planetary views, Leonids Meteor Shower to Hawaii skies
Using the Subaru Telescope atop Mauna Kea, a team led by Scott S. Sheppard of the Carnegie Institution for Science has found 20 new moons orbiting Saturn. Read more
Skywatch: Hawaii’s October night sky to feature Jupiter, Saturn, meteors and ‘Kite of Kawelo’
Throughout October the two largest planets of the solar system will be visible in the southwest throughout the early evening. Read more
Skywatch: Hawaii’s telescopes help unravel mysteries of supernovas, black holes
Jupiter and Saturn will both be prominent in the early-evening sky in September. Read more
August brings sights of Saturn, Jupiter and a meteor shower
In August, Jupiter and Saturn will both be prominent in the early-evening sky. Read more
Skywatch: Summer brings views of planets and Milky Way
July brings a transition between two celestial star families as Kaiwikuamo‘o (the Backbone) works its way toward the western horizon and Manaiakalani (the Fishhook) appears in the east. Read more
Skywatch: Summer solstice brings longest period of daylight
Hokule‘a, Arcturus in the constellation Bootes, is the zenith star for Hawaii, passing above the Kau desert on Hawaii island. Read more
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Skywatch: Isles will experience pair of Lahaina Noons
Hokule‘a, Arcturus in the constellation Bootes, is the zenith star for Hawaii, passing above the Kau desert on Hawaii island. Read more
Skywatch: Lyrids meteor shower will peak in late April
April welcomes the spring starline, Kaiwikuamo‘o (the Backbone). Read more
Skywatch: Program grants Hawaiian names to celestial objects
Kekaomakali‘i, the Canoe Bailer, is now filling the western region of the sky. In this starline we can make out the recognizable stars that make up Kaheiheionakeiki, also well known as Orion the Hunter. Read more
Skywatch: Night sky provides stellar laboratories
Seeing the first of the four star families is a reminder that a new year has begun. Read more
Skywatch: Earth will be at closest point to sun in January
Once again we return to the first of our four star families, Kekaomakali‘i, the Bailer of Makali‘i, as it makes its nightly east-to-west progression across the horizon. Read more
Skywatch: Geminid meteor shower to dazzle December skies
The annual Geminid meteor shower runs through the first two weeks of December and peaks around 2 a.m. Dec. 14. Read more
Skywatch: Stars’ ascent signals arrival of makahiki
The arrival of the constellation Makali‘i after sunset on the eastern horizon heralds the beginning of the Read more
Orionid meteor shower to light up night skies
The twin stars in the bucket of the Little Dipper, Holopuni (Kochab) and Hokumau (Pherkad) are good clues for determining latitude in the southern hemisphere. Read more
September skies offer views of Saturn, Mars
The four star families are modern Hawaiian inventions that have been used consistently by the voyaging community for 25 years. Read more
Perseid meteor shower to reach peak in August
The circular star compass is divided into four quadrants. Read more
All 5 visible planets can be seen at the same time in mid-July
Manaiakalani, the Chief’s Fishline, is the third of our four star families and is prominent in the sky during July, August and September. Read more
Jupiter, Venus to shine brightly in June sky
As spring turns to summer, the months of May and June have provided Polynesian mariners the best season for making a Tahiti-to-Hawaii Pacific passage. Read more
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