2019 is a great year to get out and see the night sky. All year long, there are interesting astronomical events and opportunities to see objects in our solar system. For some of these, you can spot them with your own eyes. For others, you’ll need stargazing equipment like a telescope or binoculars. This post is the third part in …
What to See in the Night Sky in 2019: Our Solar System (Part II)
If you’re eager to do more stargazing this year, now’s the time. All year long, there are opportunities to enjoy the night sky, from basic stargazing sights to asteroids, moons, planets, nebula, and galaxies that require equipment to enjoy the view. In this post, you’ll learn how to see each celestial object in our solar system, from the sun and …
What to See in the Night Sky in 2019: Stargazing Sights (Part I)
While most people are setting resolutions to mark the new year, we’re setting calendar reminders. 2019 is going to be a great year for astronomical events! We’ve pulled together a list of the best ones. Read about each of these 14 night sky events in 2019, and you can add them to your own calendar here. Did you know? We’ve …
A Guide for Stargazing in Calaveras County, California
Located 2.5 hours east of the San Francisco, Calaveras County is a perfect weekend getaway from the Bay Area. It is a popular destination for hiking, biking, and boating in the summer, and for skiing in the Sierra Nevadas in the winter. Throughout the year you can learn about the county’s historic roots and sample delicious local food and wine. …
11 Must-See Events in the Night Sky in January 2019
Happy New Year! As 2019 kicks off, it’s a great time to make a resolution: to go stargazing and appreciate the night sky more! The coming month will offer many fantastic opportunities to get out and see the stars… and planets… and a meteor shower… and two eclipses! This month, we have confirmed that every event on this list is …
The 13 Best Places for Stargazing in Dallas/Fort Worth
Do you call Dallas or Fort Worth home? Or, are you planning a trip there for business or pleasure? In either case, you might want to go stargazing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area… and that sounds a lot easier than it is. While it’s certainly possible to go stargazing near Dallas or Fort Worth, you need to know where …
How to Plan an Astronomy Trip to the Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is one of the world’s top historic astronomy destinations. King Charles II commissioned the Royal Observatory in Greenwich in 1675. Sir Christopher Wren originally chose the site, and the Royal Observatory in Greenwich began operations in 1676. In the nearly 350 years since, the Royal Observatory Greenwich has been one of the foundational observatories in the world. In fact, …
9 Interesting Winter Solstice Celebrations Around the World
The winter solstice will occur on December 21st, 2018. At this point, the northern hemisphere is tipped away from the sun at the furthest point in our annual orbit. For many of us, it will be a dark and cold day of the year. For others, it’s a time of celebration, to mark the beginning of winter or eventual return …
11 Must-See Events in the Night Sky in December 2018
As 2018 winds down, the astronomical calendar continues its healthy pace. This month, we have a variety of interesting viewing opportunities – from close encounters to meteor showers, including planets, moons, two comets, and even some star clusters! This month, we’re pleased to announce that we have confirmed that every event on this list is visible with either your unaided …
The 10 Best Places for Stargazing in Houston, Texas
Houston is America’s fourth largest city… but it also might be one of the most overlooked major cities in the country. Located in the southeastern part of Texas near the Gulf Coast, Houston has everything you could ever want in a city – just ask the 2.3 million people who live there! Unfortunately, when 2.3 million people live anywhere, there’s probably …