skywatch

Early-rising stargazers get to witness something rather exciting before sunrise tomorrow.

On Monday, I get to celebrate the start of my 59th orbit around the sun.

Today will be momentous for the Griffin clan.

Perhaps it is just a Griffin family thing.

The moon reaches last quarter at 6.49pm on Tuesday. At that precise time, it will be invisible as it will be below the horizon here in New Zealand.

Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was arguably one of the greatest astronomers ever, writes Ian Griffin. 

Early-rising stargazers are in for a treat over the next few mornings.

One of the things I enjoy most about being a stargazer is observing the regular rhythms of the cosmos.

Stargazing around the time of the full moon can be challenging because the moon’s bright illumination overwhelms the night sky, causing celestial objects to appear dimmer.

Halley's Comet holds significant importance as one of human history's most famous and well-documented comets.

The moon is new tomorrow at 6.55am.

The moon is new tomorrow at 6.55am.

This week, I invite you to join me on an evening tour of the northwestern sky.

I have just finished my latest analogue photography project, which, after 12 months of work, ultimately turned out to be something of a failure.

Earth’s atmosphere is fantastic. It keeps us alive, provides oxygen to breathe and is a shield protecting earthlings from the worst the universe can throw at us.

No matter who you are or from where your whānau came, rest assured your ancestors were familiar with the rhythms of the sky.