Category: Astronomy
Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024: What to Expect
March 26, 2024
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a once-in-a-lifetime event to experience in Northeast Ohio. What is a solar eclipse? Well, the moon orbits Earth approximately every 27 days. A solar eclipse is the…
What to look for in the winter sky
December 19, 2023
The winter solstice will occur on Thursday, December 21 when the Sun reaches its southernmost position in the sky. The least amount of sunlight will reach Earth, marking the first astronomical day of winter and the shortest…
Summer Stargazing
July 24, 2023
The recent Summer Solstice on June 21 was the longest day of the year with over 15 hours of daylight. As the days gradually become shorter throughout the warm summer months, there is plenty of time to…
Solar Eclipses: What to Expect and How to Safely Observe Them
April 25, 2023
Northeast Ohio will be treated to not one, but two solar eclipse events over the next year: a partial solar eclipse on October 14, 2023 and a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. What is a…
Observe the Perseid Meteor Shower at its peak Aug. 11-12
July 5, 2022
The Perseid Meteor Shower, typically one of the most popular and impressive meteor showers of the year, will occur July 17 through Aug. 24, reaching its peak Aug. 11 and 12. For this event, which is visible…
5 planets to align in the morning sky
June 17, 2022
The mornings of June 17 through June 23 will be a rare treat for sky watchers. An alignment or “planet parade” will occur when 5 planets are visible to the naked eye in the morning sky, 45…
What to look for in the night sky this winter
December 6, 2021
As we near the shortest day of the year, many of us reminisce about the long summer days with plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors after school or work. But despite chillier temperatures, there are several…
Astronomy Club – November 2021
November 16, 2021
Shorter Days As we slip further into fall, the leaves are changing, and the days are getting much shorter. Why does this happen? You can thank the fact that the Earth is tilted 23.5 degrees on its…
Astronomy Club – October 2021
October 14, 2021
Spot The Station The weather is getting cooler, and our days are getting shorter. I find that during this time of year, the opportunities to get outside become shorter and further apart. Viewing the International Space Station…
Astronomy Club – September 2021
September 2, 2021
That busy time of year… As the summer season winds down, we all find ourselves getting ready for the school year or preparing for the cooler seasons to come. During this potentially hectic time, we are fortunate…