New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing!
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Here’s a great way to start – look due north after the sun has set and find the Big Dipper constellation (above) with its telltale 3-star handle and 4-star dipper. In the winter, the dipper is at ‘3-o’clock’ with the handle hanging down.
Best Stargazing March – March 21, 2023 – 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
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Lyrids Meteor Shower – April 22, 2023 – 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing April – April 23, 2023 – 8:00 pm – 10:45 pm
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower – May 5, 2023 – May 6, 2023 – 11:00 pm – 5:00 am
Best Stargazing May – May 19, 2023 – 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing June – June 18, 2023 – 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing July – July 17, 2023 – 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Perseids Meteor Shower – August 11, 2023 – August 12, 2023 – 11:00 pm – 5:00 am
Best Stargazing August – August 16, 2023 – 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing September – September 14, 2023 – 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Draconids Meteor Shower – October 8, 2023 – October 9, 2023 – 10:00 pm – 3:00 am
Best Stargazing October – October 14, 2023 – 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Orionids Meteor Shower – October 20, 2023 – 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Taurids Meteor Shower – November 11, 2023 – November 12, 2023 – 10:00 pm – 3:00 am
Best Stargazing November – November 13, 2023 – 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Leonids Meteor Shower – November 17, 2023 – November 18, 2023 – 10:00 pm – 3:00 am
Best Stargazing December – December 12, 2023 – 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Geminids Meteor Shower – December 13, 2023 – December 14, 2023 – 10:00 pm – 3:00 am
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Stargazing in Minnesota: Practical Astronomy Observation Journal For Sky Lovers & Beginners
Join us for our next in-person Star Party — all about light! Outside, we’ll have our telescopes set up to observe the Moon and our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting). Inside, you can explore hands-on activities, and our expert astronomy team will guide you through the night sky and highlight cosmic sights in our planetarium.
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March Star Party
Friday, March 31st 8:30 PM –10:00 PM
