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A long exposure photograph shows the trails of stars circling the South Celestial Pole.

How the sky works

Big Aussie Star Hunt Finding constellations and planets in the ever-moving night sky can be challenging. But with these tips, a few handy diagrams and your imagination, it's easier than you think! read more»


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Stargazers
Sky tours

We'll show you how to spot stars, planets, galaxies and more with the naked eye. Take our winter tour that features August constellations, or our summer tour designed for January, February or March.› Read more about 'Sky tours'


Find south using the stars
Find south using the stars

If you can find the Southern Cross you can easily find the South Celestial Pole, an imaginary point in the sky directly above south.› Read more about 'Find south using the stars'


Tools
Tools

Become an amateur astronomer! Explore your night sky with these amazing tools and resources.› Read more about 'Tools'



Current moon

Moon info


Star maps

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Sky This Week
Thursday June 4 to Thursday June 11

The Full Moon is Saturday June 6, there is a faint penumbral eclipse on the morning of the 6th. Mercury rises higher into the late twilight and is closest to the star Mebsuta on the 6th. Three bright planets are visible in the morning skies and are joined by the waning moon from the 8th-11th. Jupiter and Saturn are now rising before midnight and visible in the late evening. On the 8th The Moon is near Jupiter and on the 9th it is near Saturn. Comet C/2016 U6 can be see in binoculars above Sirius. › Read more