New year, new opportunities for sky-gazing. If you are new to astronomy or an old pro, there are many celestial events to kick off 2023, including a meteor shower, a comet, and clear sightings of planets and star clusters. Some of these events require special equipment, like a telescope or binoculars. Plus, a sky map...
Creeking may not sound glamorous, but if you do it successfully, you can walk away with some unique treasures. The Emerald Hollow Mine is the only mine in the world that is open to the public for prospecting. People from across the country travel to the site to sift through the sand in hopes of...
We’ve got an exciting month ahead for watching the skies. So, let’s see what’s in store for us on the May 2021 Blood Moon calendar. There’s a supermoon coming up, and it will be much easier to make time to experience it, as most of us were in lockdown when it appeared last year. Also,...
The sky is full of wonders, but many could only be seen at specific times. So don’t miss the triangular beam of light in the night sky called the “Zodiacal Glow”. It only occurs twice a year. So until April 13, look at the western horizon about one hour after sunset. If it’s a clear...
As spring finally arrives, keep an eye on the sky as you unpack your barbeque and lawn chairs. On April 26, 2021, look out for the super pink moon. This phenomenon occurs when the moon comes closest to Earth. This shorter distance makes the full moon look especially large and bright. Unfortunately, it doesn’t actually...
