Partial Solar Eclipse
THIS POST IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY. A partial solar eclipse will occur in Lyme, CT from 2:13p to 4:37p. Maximum coverage of the Sun by the Moon will occur at 3:27p, […]
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THIS POST IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY. A partial solar eclipse will occur in Lyme, CT from 2:13p to 4:37p. Maximum coverage of the Sun by the Moon will occur at 3:27p, […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Leo and its bright star Regulus dominate the sky due south. To the right, the Milky Way is well down the western horizon, not […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Virgo is climbing higher in the southern sky along with its neighbor Corvus to the right (west), and Libra to the left (east). Around […]
Your news feeds might speak of a 'planetary parade' tonight. It is accurate that the planets will be in a relatively tight line from the sun itself at the eastern […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- This will be our latest start of the year. As Leo and Virgo head towards a western exit, the Milky Way is now arching […]
WEATHER EVENT. DATE CHANGED. Catering to the youngest observers. We will observe before dark and look at the craters and other features on the Moon. We will learn about the […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- The Milky Way dominates the evening sky, rising in the south up towards the zenith and down through the northeastern horizon. Densely populated Scorpius […]
DATE CHANGED DUE TO CLOUD COVER- Catering to young observers. We will begin observing before dark and look at the craters and other features on the Moon. Once dark, we […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- The Milky Way continues to dominate the nighttime sky. Objects higher towards the zenith in Cygnus and Lyra come into prominent view. If the […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- It is the kick-off to Labor Day Weekend, so let's begin with a relaxing session under the night sky. Whether you're staying put, having […]
CANCELLED! We are sorry to cancel but we can't fight the weather. Please see the October 4 make-up session and the others scheduled out through the end of the year. […]
MAKE-UP SESSION- The Milky Way is moving from due south to the west, and its prominent targets are at a nice height above the horizon as we start up. Meanwhile […]