I enjoy staring up at the night sky. I can find the North Star and the Big Dipper, but that is about it. I can pick constellations out in an illustrated guide book, but to just look up and find them just does not typically happen for me.
Astronomy is a fun adventure no matter the time of the year, but the dry winter air gives the best views of the night’s sky. This inexpensive hobby can be as simple as your own eyes and a library book, or as advanced as a pair of binoculars and telescope.
The luminous moon is always a source of wonder especially for children. Take an evening moon adventure. Look up at the moon, what phase is shining through the night sky? Is it a full circle, a crescent, or has it disappeared? If the moon is full, can you see dark spots on the surface? Some say there is a man on the moon, while one Native American legend says that there is a frog on the moon. What do you see?
Star watching is another fun adventure. It can be a lot like cloud watching, if you connect the dots what creatures can you find among the stars?
Look for these starry favorites:
* North Star * Big Dipper
* Orion * Taurus
* Jupiter * Venus
See astronomy can be fun, so stop by your local library, pick up some books and head outside to watch the show in the night sky. Visit NASA's website for upcoming eclipses and meteor shows. 
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