Category: Astronomy
The spring night sky is putting on a show
April 29, 2026
While the temperatures are finally starting to creep above freezing, something remarkable is happening overhead. All you need to catch it is a willingness to step outside and look up. Spring is arguably the most underrated season…
Winter solstice and the winter night sky
December 17, 2025
For those willing to brave a little cold air, our winter skies can be the clearest of the year – ideal for stargazing. One particular day holds a very special place on our astronomical calendar. The Winter…
What to look for in the morning and evening sky
May 19, 2025
As the weather gets warmer and days grow longer, springtime continues to bring change in the Northern Hemisphere. Planetarium & Program Coordinator Katy Downing of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center shares the visible planets and constellations…
What to look for in the winter sky
January 14, 2025
Winter skies can be the clearest of the year and the richest in stars. Here are some of the constellations and planets to observe in the winter sky this season. Orion One of the biggest and brightest…
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Plants Artemis I Moon Tree
November 20, 2024
The nonprofit Lake Erie Nature & Science Center has planted an Artemis I Moon Tree as part of a national STEM engagement and conservation education initiative with NASA. The Nature Center was selected as an Artemis I…
What to look for in the late summer sky
August 2, 2024
The summer night sky is a treasure trove of exciting objects to see with the naked eye. The difficulty most people face with summer observing is that the stars do not appear until well into the night,…
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…
