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
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Astronomical Events
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.