SUNSET: 
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Something Spooky in the Sky
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with some stargazing that's witchy, creepy, and magical.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Following a Moon Shadow
A partial lunar eclipse is coming on September 17th, and that little shadow is something to look forward to.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Enroll in the School of Stars
Amateur astronomers are all life-long learners — and this "back to school" time of year provides just the right motivation.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
The Fiery Heart of Antares
A long-ago incident forged a connection with Antares, the topaz-colored star at the heart of the Scorpion.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Why We Look Up: Anticipation
The wait until nightfall can make observing cosmic wonders all the sweeter.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
The Broadest Horizon
Many people travel to broaden their horizons; there's no broader horizon than the cosmos.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Awe in the Shadow of a Partial Eclipse
A partial eclipse — Eclipse Lite, if you will — can also offer a sense of wonder, albeit on a smaller scale than totality.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Moonshots: The Successful Failure of Peregrine One
Space is hard, even when you don’t leave the ground.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
My Stellar Love Affair with the Pleiades
When we observe the little wonders of the sky, we can form deep personal connections.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Let Your Astronomy Nerd Flag Fly!
“Space gear” lets us celebrate the night sky while the sun shining — and connect with others who want to do the same.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
To the Stars, Through (or Despite) Hardship
Ad astra per aspera — to the stars through hardship. The saying applies universally, but personally, it might hit home in different ways.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
The Stars Are Waiting
Making room for astronomy in my life has felt like coming home — as if the universe has left a literal light on for me.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Cosmic Recovery
Maybe deliberate experiences of joy and awe should be standard in any post-op plan.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Taking Deep Breaths of Starlight
Amateur astronomy need not be a race through an astronomical task list, but rather a kindling of joy.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Let There Be Dark
Fighting light pollution, one mini star party at a time.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Confessions of a Photon Snob: Going Robotic
When visual astronomy isn't possible — or even when it is — robotic telescopes can make way for more stargazing.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Galaxy Quest!
When clouds get in your way, you may find consolation in knowing that the universe is still out there, waiting for your to discover it.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Cosmic Coregulation
Connection to the night sky can ease stress and give us a feeling of security.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Sucker Holes
When skies are cloudy, sucker holes may offer us a view — albeit often only a brief one — of the universe overhead.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
On Burnout, the “Green Comet,” and White Dwarf Stars
With care and diligence, amateur astronomy can offer a satisfying reprieve.
