Printable Monthly Star Charts
This set is for anyone who wants a simple way to follow the night sky at 40° N through the year. It includes 12 monthly star charts for January through December, each showing the brightest stars above the horizon for that month. The charts are based on around 9 pm local time mid-month, with notes for daylight saving time and later-in-the-month viewing. Each page tells you to hold the chart overhead with the direction you face at the bottom.
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- 12 pages
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 122 KB
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Use the chart for your month, then turn it so the bottom matches the direction you are facing. Each page is a plot drawing with the visible stars marked for that season. It works well for a quick check before going outside, a backyard sky watch, or learning how the evening sky changes from month to month.
Good for
- Compare the night sky across all 12 months
- Find bright stars for evening sky watching
- Use as a simple seasonal astronomy guide
Tip: Print on cardstock and keep the pages in a simple binder for easy monthly use.
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This sheet plus 3 more in one download, with the editable Word and Excel files. Printable monthly star charts for 40° N and 35° S, an observing log, constellation finder cards and a night-vision tip card.
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