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Pleiades star cluster meets Supermoon in the night sky
Thursday, November 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
You can observe a unique celestial pairing as the Pleiades star cluster aligns closely with the full Moon, commonly referred to as a supermoon. This alignment offers a distinctive visual contrast between the bright lunar surface and the faint blue stars of the cluster. The event provides a natural o...
October Super Hunter Moon brings a double treat with Harvest Supermoon
Thursday, September 25, 2025 by Austin Harris
The October full Moon in 2025 will bring a rare alignment of astronomical events. Known as the Hunter’s Moon, it will also be a supermoon and will serve as the year’s Harvest Moon. The combination makes it a notable moment for skywatchers, enhanced by close encounters with Saturn and the...
2025 Bootleg Star Party
Saturday, July 26, 2025 by Richard Harris
Each year, under the sweeping canopy of the cosmos, astronomers, astrophotographers, and skywatchers gather to celebrate one of the Midwest’s most anticipated amateur astronomy gatherings, The Bootleg Star Party. Known for its pirate-themed bravado and serious devotion to stargazing, the 2025 ...
Washington State Star Party 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
If you've ever looked up at a clear, dark sky and felt small, curious, or just completely amazed, you're not alone. That feeling is exactly what brings hundreds of people together every summer at the Washington State Star Party. It’s not just about telescopes and star charts—it&r...