April 8, 2021: In the evening sky, Mars approaches the Bull’s horns in the western sky after sunset. The planet is now higher than Betelgeuse, Orion’s second brightest star.
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Category: Planetariums
Observing the Sky in July 2011
Advertisements NASA Photo This month: There is a partial solar eclipse visible only from the ocean south-east of Africa. It is not visible from anywhere in North
Read moreMoon and Planets, May 2011
Advertisements Moon Phases NASA Photo The charts above show the planets on May 1 and May 2 at around 5:20 a.m. CDT in Chicago. On
Read moreMoon and Planets, April 2011
Advertisements Podcast above is from Abrams Planetarium. April 2011 brings more daylight hours. On April 1st, the sun is in the sky for about 12
Read moreMoon and Planets, March 2011
Advertisements Look in the west for Jupiter, Mercury and the moon in the evenings during early March. The podcast player shown above for the
Read moreFebruary Morning Sky
Advertisements Venus and Moon on February 28, 2011 Venus continues to dominate the early morning sky. While fading in brightness as it races behind the
Read moreWinter Solstice Lunar Eclipse
Advertisements A spectacular lunar eclipse is visible across the skies of North America, just hours before the winter solstice, on the night of December 20/21,
Read moreExciting Planetary Grouping
Advertisements August 13, 2010 — Look west at 9 p.m. for the moon and a planetary grouping. A summer grouping of bright planets is visible
Read moreRequest for Help
Advertisements The planetarium community has a history of generosity to colleagues. This involves offering advice and material goods, even when many of the donating organizations operate on
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