Astrophotography Guide: Starbirth, Fireworks, Pillars & the Cosmic Paw

The galaxies are fading… and something new is rising. In this astrophotography guide for June 2025, we leave galaxy season behind and welcome a fresh mix of deep-sky targets — from glowing nebulae and dramatic starbirth regions to one of the most overlooked targets in the northern sky. Download this month’s CAP (target list) and MAP (Moonlight Astrophotography Planner): https://www.cosmiccaptures.com/june20... Subscribe to the Cosmic Captures newsletter: https://www.cosmiccaptures.com/newsle... Whether you’re imaging from the north or the south, this month has something for everyone: The bright summer Milky Way returns. The skies grow short but rich. And hidden among the dust are fireworks, pillars, and paws. Targets featured in this episode: • NGC 6820 – A dusty, overlooked gem with sculpted structure • NGC 6946 – The Fireworks Galaxy, colored by galactic dust • M8 & M20 – The Lagoon and Trifid Nebulae, wide-field summer icons • M16 – The Pillars of Creation, captured from Earth • NGC 6357 & NGC 6334 – The War and Peace and Cat’s Paw Nebulae • IC 4592 – A subtle, beautiful blue reflection nebula • Corona Australis Cloud – A dense, underrated region near the galactic centre Also this month: • The Full Strawberry Moon (June 21) • The Daytime Arietids meteor shower • Noctilucent cloud season begins at high latitudes What’s your next target? Drop a comment and let me know — I’d love to hear what you’re planning to image. 💫 Support Cosmic Captures If my work has sparked your curiosity or helped you explore the night sky in a new way, you can now support future videos, tools, and resources here: https://www.cosmiccaptures.com/contri...