On a clear night this week, once dark adapted (sit for 20 minutes in a darkened room) and after studying your star-map, go out after dark and find the Big Dipper. It is easily spotted, just look for the handle and the pot attached to it. 

Using your fist, put three fists between the bottom of the pot of the Big Dipper. This will bring you to the outline of Leo! His head is also referred to as "The Sickle." Draw a straight line back from the bright star "Regulus" to see the rest of Leo's body. Remember to have fun finding this beautiful constellation and may you continue to wonder at God's vast heavenly display.

​Click on the image to be taken to this star gazing activity. 

We have been talking about how God's light shines through us in a dark pandemic time. 

This week, at night, if you go out when there are little of no clouds you will see the moon and what looks like a very bright star. Well that's not  star but it's the planet Venus at its closest approach to the sun. If you have binoculars, take a look at the moon and you will see craters that you cannot see without binoculars.

Many astronomers believe that the planet Venus was used as God's guiding star to lead the wise-men to Bethlehem at the time of Jesus' birth. Enjoy the beautiful lights in the dark sky this week even as you shine for Christ during this time!

Click on the image to see what Venus looks like in the sky.