Saturday,
Oct 14
12:30 pm
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2023 ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE.
We'll be open for the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse!
Come join us!
Join us at Custer Observatory for the 2023 Annular
Solar Eclipse! Witness the phenomenon of an annular
solar eclipse in person through our filtered
high-powered, state-of-the-art telescopes and using
certified safe solar eclipse viewing glasses (provided).
This rare celestial event occurs when the Moon aligns
with the Sun, creating a mesmerizing "ring of fire" in
the sky along the path of totality. In our area, we will
experience a partial solar eclipse with the moon
covering approximately 23% of the sun's disk at the peak
of the eclipse at approximately 1:22pm. Watch with us as
the Moon partially covers the Sun, casting a shadow over
the Earth.
Don't miss this opportunity to marvel at the wonders of
the universe!
Come back at 7pm as we will be open for our regular
Saturday night stargazing.
This is a weather-permitting event.
Please bring a blanket or chair to comfortably
view the eclipse from our lawn. Certified safe
solar viewing glasses will be provided at
check-in.
$8 Adult, $5 Children Under 16, $3 Observatory
Members. Your donations allow Custer Observatory to
continue to offer programs like this to the
community and are greatly appreciated.
An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes
between the Sun and Earth, but when it is at or near
its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is
farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the
Sun and does not completely cover the Sun. As a
result, the Moon appears as a dark disk on top of a
larger, bright disk, creating what looks like a ring
around the Moon.
A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes
between the Sun and Earth but the Sun, Moon, and Earth
are not perfectly lined up. Only a part of the Sun
will appear to be covered, giving it a crescent shape.
During a total or annular solar eclipse, people
outside the area covered by the Moon’s inner shadow
see a partial solar eclipse.
Registration/Ticket Portal is
here:
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Saturday,
Oct 21
7:00pm
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INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT 2023.
Join us as we celebrate International Observe the Moon
Night 2023 and try to catch a view of the Orionid Meteor
Shower!
In cooperation with NASA, Custer
Observatory will be participating in this special
International Observe the Moon Night event.
This is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and
exploration held annually since 2010. One day each year,
everyone on Earth is invited to observe and learn about
the Moon together, and to celebrate the cultural and
personal connections we all have with our nearest
celestial neighbor. This year's celebration also falls
during the peak of the Orionid Meteor Shower which can
be viewed with the naked eye. Join us and try to catch a
glimpse of one of these spectacular "shooting stars" and
learn about our Moon.
If the weather is clear, the Custer Observatory dome
and other telescopes on site will be open for viewing
and guided by Observatory staff.
$5 Adult, $3 Children Under 16 , Observatory Members
FREE. Your donations allow Custer Observatory to
continue to offer programs like this to the community
and are greatly appreciated.
Registration/Ticket Portal is here:
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