…because Earth’s atmosphere will bend sunlight into Earth’s shadow and out into space to strike the Moon. Generally, the eclipsed Moon turns an interesting shade of red or orange, though…
…away from unshielded lights. “Open” because it’s hard to see meteors if trees or buildings block most of the sky. “Dark” because light pollution washes out dimmer meteors from view….
…all portions of the sky. 7) Put bright devices away. Resist the urge to use your phone, tablet, or other lighted devices. In addition to pulling your attention away from…
…what time you’re looking. As of this writing, Mars is at opposition, meaning Mars lies opposite the Sun in the sky from our point of view on Earth. So as…
…offer telescope observing (weather permitting), many of them with the generous help of volunteers from local astronomy clubs. The telescope operators will help you look at a variety of objects….
…love stories from around the world that are playing out in the sky each night. Not only do these stories provide an excellent excuse for learning to identify stars and constellations,…
…big near the horizon: the “moon illusion.” Blood moon. Sounds apocalyptic, huh? “Blood moon” is a dramatic-sounding term some people like to use to refer to an ordinary natural event,…
…the first humans to travel to the Moon. Pictured above are two of those men on the far right standing with planetarium director, Tony Jenzano, in the center. Frank Borman,…
…Senior Director of Community Relations at Cary, NC-based analytics company SAS Institute Inc., for her continued support of STEM education. Goodnight serves on a number of boards committed to education,…
…outstretched fingers into a waffle pattern to create small openings; look on the ground for the grid of projected images. To learn how to use methods like these and to…
