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STARGAZING NEWS: Apr 1-Last Quarter Moon, Apr 8-Partial Solar Eclipse/New Moon, Apr 10-Moon passes Jupiter 

2020: 'Christmas Star' Conjunction (11/24/20)

On December 21st, Jupiter will be passing Saturn in our sky. Although this happens every 20 years, this year they will appear so close in our sky that they will look like a single bright star. The last time they were this close was 1623 -- nearly 400 years ago -- making this conjunction a once-in-a-lifetime event.


November Challenge: Uranus Naked-eye (10/31/20)

We think of Uranus as the Elusive Giant because it can be seen without optical aid but only when the conditions are right and then just barely. This dim, distant world is well-positioned now and is a worthy, stargazing challenge. Click to learn what it takes to see it naked-eye.


2020 Oct: The Orionids are Coming (9/29/20)

The Orionids is a meteor shower associated with the most famous comet of all: Comet Halley. Because the debris left behind by this comet is traveling so rapidly, when the bits of dust and rock hit earth, they often appear as glowing 'fireballs' that streak across the sky. If you love natural fireworks, this meteor shower is not to be missed!


2020 Aug 11: An Extra Special Perseids Shower (6/30/20)

The Perseids Meteor Shower is considered by many to be the best meteor shower of the year because of its high hourly rate. This year's show on August 11 will be especially good because it will be joined by Jupiter, Saturn and Mars, and the moon won't be in the way for hours. It's not to be missed!


2020 Jul 14-19: Comet Neowise at its best (6/27/20)

Although there may be billions of comets in our solar system's Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud, they are too small and far to be seen. Occasionally, one leaves this distant realm and comes close enough for us to view. The recent appearance of Comet Neowise in our sky has captured the attention of people all over the world and July is the best month to try to glimpse it.


2020 Jul Oppositions: Jupiter & Saturn (6/19/20)

Few targets are more awesome in telescopes than Jupiter and Saturn. Stargazers know that the best times to view them is when they are at opposition because they are at their largest in our sky. In 2020, they reach opposition just a week apart and, what's more, they will be side-by-side in our sky. These two giants will be putting on quite a show...


2020: We have a Telescope Winner! (6/19/20)

Getting kids excited about the night sky is at the heart of our mission here at Starry Hill. As part of that mission, we started an annual telescope contest in 2018 to give a telescope to a child who visited Starry Hill. We are happy to announce that we have our 3rd winner…


2020 July 4: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (6/8/20)

Yes, we'll be having a penumbral lunar eclipse on the 4th of July. Will the moon be turning a 'blood' red color? Sorry, no. A penumbral eclipse is actually much more subtle and easily missed unless you are a careful observer. Click to learn more.

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