Category: Astronomy
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…
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…
