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10/12/2026

👉🌙✨ DON’T MISS TONIGHT’S CELESTIAL SHOW!

📅 October 12, 2026 — The Moon Meets Venus and Mercury

🌌 Look toward the western sky after sunset!

A beautiful celestial gathering is expected this evening as the slim crescent Moon appears near bright Venus and Mercury. These three celestial objects will create a lovely scene above the western horizon.

✨ Venus will stand out with its brilliant glow, while Mercury may be harder to find because it will appear low in the fading twilight. The delicate crescent Moon will complete this eye-catching view, making it a special moment for skywatchers and astrophotography lovers.

🔭 How to Watch:

- Find a spot with a clear view of the western horizon.
- Start looking shortly after sunset.
- Try to spot all three objects before they sink below the horizon.
- Binoculars may help you find Mercury, but use them only after the Sun has completely set and never point them toward the Sun.

🌠 Take a Moment to Enjoy the Night Sky! Step outside, look toward the west, and discover the beauty of our celestial neighborhood. Don’t forget your camera if you want to capture this lovely evening scene! 📸🌙

09/17/2026

First regular Co-op of the school year, science and art.

09/07/2026

MASSIVE MIGRATION NIGHT 2: For the second straight night, radars are lighting up across the eastern United States. Hundreds of millions of birds are currently in the air, flying south for their annual migration. Radar is “seeing” these birds, creating radar blooms where no rain is falling.

08/23/2026

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE THIS WEEK!🌕👀 Watch the moon turn red! This will occur Thursday night into early Friday morning.

The partial eclipse will begin around 9:33pm CDT Thursday night, with the total eclipse peaking around 11:12pm, before slowly waning, ending around 12:51am Friday morning!

These area always a cool sight to see, so grab the kiddos and have a look!

08/15/2026

🌕 DEEP PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE COMING AUGUST 27!

Skywatchers across much of the United States will have a chance to see a deep partial lunar eclipse the night of August 27 into August 28.

At its peak, about 93% of the Moon will be covered by Earth’s dark inner shadow, with much of the Moon potentially taking on dark red, orange or copper colors.

⏰ CENTRAL TIME (CDT)
Partial begins: 9:33 PM — Aug. 27
Greatest eclipse: 11:12 PM — Aug. 27
Partial ends: 12:52 AM — Aug. 28

No eclipse glasses are needed, just hope for clear skies! 🌕🌑

08/13/2026

Come roll with us today!!

08/11/2026

08/07/2026

August 13th, first homeschool skate of the year!! Mark it on the calendar!

08/05/2026

🌌✨ Don't Miss These Amazing Sky Events in August 2026! 🌠

August is packed with spectacular celestial events—from a Total Solar Eclipse to the Perseid Meteor Shower and a rare six-planet parade. Here's what to watch for:

🌙 August 9 – Moon meets Mars
🌑 August 12 – Total Solar Eclipse 🌞
☄️ August 12–13 – Perseid Meteor Shower peaks, with up to 100 meteors per hour under dark skies.
🪐 August 13 – Rare Six-Planet Parade before sunrise featuring Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune.
✨ August 15 – Jupiter and Mercury appear close together in the dawn sky.
🌕 August 28 – Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse, with most of the Moon slipping into Earth's shadow.

🔭 Mark your calendars, grab your binoculars or telescope, and enjoy one of the most exciting months for skywatchers in 2026!

Which event are you most excited to see? 🌌👇

05/12/2026

Look to the sky today and tonight.