Every night, the sky changes a little revealing different stars and constellations unique to each season. in addition, the planets are always moving into new locations ('planet' in Greek means 'wanderer'). Here are some links to help find some of these celestial treasures (and to find out if the weather will cooperate!).  
 



Moon Applet courtesy Chris Cobb

 
What's Up Bernie Reim writes a monthly colomn entitled What's Up for local newspapers. Bernie has generously agreed to share a copy on this website. Click on the link at left to read Bernie's column.  

Here is a link showing tonight's sky sky for the greater Portland area. It is an interactive chart hosted by Sky and Telescope.

You will need a Java enabled browser to view this chart. If you do not, you will given a link to install Java if you choose to do so.

  
Here is a link to the SMA Clear Sky Clock for Cumberland. The Clear Sky Clock gives real time and forecast information on cloud cover, darkness, transparency and seeing, plus temperature and humidity.
 

Real-time satellite cloud cover maps.

 
A link to Sky and Telescope's Observing and This Week's Sky at a Glance online articles