Geminid Meteor Shower
The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks on the evening of December 13, but the best viewing will be toward morning on December 14 after the moon has set. This is one… Read More »Geminid Meteor Shower
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Astronomical Events
Winter Solstice
Winter begins in the northern hemisphere at the winter solstice at 10:58 AM EST on December 21. This solstice occurs when the earth's north pole is at its maximum tilt… Read More »Winter Solstice
Ursid Meteor Shower
The Ursids run December 17–26, but even at their peak before dawn on December 22, you should only expect to see 5–10 meteors per hour. To make matters worse this… Read More »Ursid Meteor Shower
Winter Solstice
The winter solstice for the Northern Hemisphere occurs on Wednesday, December 21, at 4:47 pm EST (21:47 UTC). The winter solstice is the point in the earth's orbit when the… Read More »Winter Solstice
Northern Lights Watch Party
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesHigh-intensity solar winds may cause displays of the Aurora Borealis—also known as the Northern Lights—that will be visible in Maryland as far south as Annapolis this week. Due to requests… Read More »Northern Lights Watch Party
Partial Solar Eclipse Party
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesA partial solar eclipse will be visible from Greenbelt on Saturday, October 14. The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will be hosting a viewing party at the Greenbelt Observatory. This event… Read More »Partial Solar Eclipse Party
Solar Eclipse
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesAlthough the solar eclipse will be total over parts of the US, Greenbelt, MD, is not on the path of totality. From here, the sun will appear 87.5% covered at… Read More »Solar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse Viewing
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesThe Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will provide telescope views of the April 8 solar eclipse at the Greenbelt Observatory. Eclipse glasses will be distributed while supplies last.