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Celebration of Space - December 13, 2024
On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:03 am EST, the full Moon of December will occur. The full Moon occurs when the Moon orbits into a position on the opposite side of Earth than the Sun. At this position, the side of the Moon that we see is in direct sun... more
The Orion Nebula Rings in the Holiday
The Holiday Season is descending upon us in full swing snugly-puppy mode, bringing with it warm thoughts of seasonal festivities and cold nights reveling in the winter time starscape. With the frequent lapse in memory that winter actually happens in Ne... more
Celebration of Space - November 15, 2024
This afternoon, Friday, November 15, 2024 at 4:30 pm ET, the Moon will arrive in alignment with the Earth and the Sun. This alignment is known as opposition, and places the Moon on the opposite side of Earth than the Sun, keeping the side of the Moon t... more
Celebration of Space - October 18, 2024
Save the Date! Frosty Drew presents: A Night with a Comet, an event tailored to viewing Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. $5 per person over four years of age. St... more