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STARGAZING NEWS: Mar 29-New Moon, Apr 4-First Quarter Moon, Apr 5-Moon skims Mars at 4°, Apr 12-Full Moon 

Saturn has 274 Moons! (3/14/25)

Astronomers recently found 128 more moons orbiting Saturn, bringing its total to 274 moons! That’s more moons than all the other planets in our solar system combined.


2025 March 13: Total Lunar Eclipse (1/31/25)

In 2025, a total lunar eclipse will be visible in the Pacific Northwest on March 13th. The Moon will turn red as it passes through Earth’s shadow, creating a breathtaking sight. UPDATE: pic from the eclipse!


2025: Calendar of Meteor Showers (1/1/25)

Have you seen shooting stars — those streaks of light in our night sky that appear and disappear in an instant? Here's your chance to find out what they are and how to view them at their best throughout the year.


2025: The Case of the Missing Rings (12/23/24)

In March and November of 2025, the rings of Saturn will seem to vanish. What? How can this happen? This event has been building for many years. So, if you have a telescope, this is an event you won't want to miss!


2025: Best Planetary Conjunctions (12/21/24)

In 2025, as the planets perform their 'cosmic dance' in our sky, they will occasionally come close to each other, real close. If you'd like to witness one of these planetary conjunctions, here are all the details you'll need...


2025 Jan 16-27: Six Planet Challenge (12/19/24)

The first month of 2025 offers a very cool challenge for stargazers: it will be possible to view six planets at the same time. If you are interested in adding this rare feat to your list of stargazing accomplishments, then check this out...


2025 Jan 13: Occultation of Mars (12/13/24)

On January 13, Mars will be occulted by a full Moon. Watch the Moon approach Mars in our sky and then cover it completely. What makes this especially exciting is that Mars will be at the long-awaited opposition on Jan 15. This is a rare and 'not to be missed' event in our region.


The Apparitions of Venus (11/29/24)

Venus has been capturing the attention of stargazers for eons because of its brilliance — nothing is brighter in the night sky other than our Moon. For stargazers, Venus goes through a remarkable 584 day cycle in which it appears and disappears as both the Morning Star and the Evening Star. This article explains its bewildering apparitions.

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