Friday, September 22, 2023 is the autumnal equinox, the first day fall. On this day the sun will rise directly in the east and set directly in the west for everyone on Earth. For everyone on Earth the day will be twelve hours and the night will be twelve hours. What are the reasons for […]
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. […]
On Saturday October 14 there will be a partial eclipse of the sun. What happens when the moon eclipses the sun? Why is it dangerous to view a solar eclipse with the naked eye? How have different types of eclipses been used throughout history to expand our knowledge of the universe? Join us on Thursday October 12th in […]