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Astronomy

Looking for an astronomy fix? We have you covered.

Interested in stargazing? Visit Sommers-Bausch Observatory (next to Fiske) --- the observatory provides free open houses throughout the year.

Two images of the full moon with a blue filter overlay and the jack-o-lantern image is a photo of the Sun taken by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory in 2014.
A Blue Moon on Halloween!

Oct. 31, 2020

A Blue Moon on Halloween! YAAAAAS! Don't have to get superstitious or anything, but what is a blue moon anyway? All it means is two full moons have occured in the same calendar month. The last one happened in March 2018. Halloween is unique too. It's a cross-quarter day that...

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stration with candy corn
No tricks this week, only celestial treats!

Oct. 20, 2020

No tricks this week, only celestial treats! The Orionid meteor shower will be modest this year, but should be visible in the early morning hours on Wednesday and Thursday. Also, on Wednesday the waxing crescent Moon shines brightly in the early evening in a line with Saturn and Jupiter. Whereas...

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Different images of the Sun in various wavelengths from the Solar Dynamics Observatory
National Solar Week

Oct. 13, 2020

Celebrate NASA's Solar Week with us! Learn more about the Sun-Earth connection with lessons, games, and hands-on activities for all ages. Got a burning question? Ask leading solar scientists your questions about our nearest star, the Sun!

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Global photo of Mars from NASA JPL
Mars!

Oct. 6, 2020

Tonight is all about Mars! Go fishing for the Red Planet in the constellation of Pisces. Mars is only 38.6 million miles away from us this evening and won’t be as close until 2035. Next week, it’ll be at opposition, meaning directly opposite of the Sun from our Earthly perspective...

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Photo collage of Jupiter, Saturn and the asterism of the Teapot in Sagittarius
Jupiter & Saturn

Sept. 29, 2020

The year is rolling right along and for the next few months Jupiter and Saturn are perfectly placed in our evening sky. You can’t miss them — just head outside after dinner and look to the south. You’ll see them to the left (east) of the Teapot asterism. To the...

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Pic for Autumnal Equinox Golden Aspen leaf amongst pinecones and sticks
The Autumnal Equinox

Sept. 22, 2020

This year has been a blur, the days and weeks seem to blend together. But, today, is the Autumnal Equinox, an official marker in the calendar as we make another lap around the Sun. Our nights and days will be almost equal in duration with the Sun directly over the...

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View from web app Stellarium of the horizon and early morning sky - Venus in constellation of cancer, can see Leo rising, and other constellations
Venus - The Morning Star

Sept. 15, 2020

Early risers grab your binos and look to the east this week. Venus is in the constellation of Cancer and paired nicely with the Beehive Cluster (M44). So, even though we're saying goodbye to summer, take heart, there are still bees buzzin' in the skies. Graphic credit: stellarium-web.org/

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Image from the LRO Diviner tool showing the temperatures on the Moon represented in Red for warm and blue for cold surface temps
Temperature Extremes

Sept. 8, 2020

How’s everyone feeling about extreme temperature drops? With a sudden slide into fall in Boulder, we thought about the extreme temperature fluctuations on our Moon. Daytime temps on the Moon hit 250 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttimes fall to a bone chilling -208 degrees (the poles get even colder, BRRR!). Find...

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Screen grab from Sky Safari Pro app with Moon and Mars in the sky on September 5, 2020
Moon and Mars!

Sept. 5, 2020

TONIGHT ONLY! Go outside around 11pm and look to the East. You'll see the waning gibbous Moon and Mars VERY close together. In fact, they're less than a degree apart, at least from our view on Earth. In actuality, the Moon is about 240,000 miles away, whereas Mars is 45...

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Full Moon rising with grass in the foreground
Drying Grass Moon

Sept. 1, 2020

Catch the Full Moon tonight when you head outdoors for the 8 o'clock howl. CU Boulder occupies Indigenous land belonging to the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples. The Arapaho and Cheyenne called the Full Moon in September the Drying Grass Moon. Leave a comment on our social media channels with...

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More Astronomy Resources

Photo of the Andromeda galaxy by Stephan Abraas Stargate Observatory in Canon City

Astronomy-related websites

Enjoy our favorite astronomy-related websites for up-to-date information on what’s up in the sky, NASA news, beautiful astronomy images, eclipses, satellites, plus more.

  • Astronomy magazine - The Sky this Week
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day - Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe
  • Heavens-Above - Information about artificial satellites, ISS, HST, and Iridium flares
  • International Dark Sky Association - Videos about Light Pollution
  • NASA - News and mission information
  • NASA - eClips: Bringing STEM alive through NASA real-world connections and a Special Edition newsletter for Earth Day
  • NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory videos - What’s Up, Mars Report, etc.
  • NASA Eclipse Information - Eclipses of the Sun and Moon
  • Origin of the Constellations from the International Astronomical Union 
  • Sky & Telescope magazine - This Week’s Sky at a Glance
Losing the Dark still image from film of bright sky, trees and buildings

Learn about light pollution

You can learn more about light pollution and how you can help save our starry skies watch "Losing the Dark" from the International Dark Sky Association and Loch Ness Productions. Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy but also disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly from space — are testament to the billions of dollars spent in wasted energy by lighting up the sky. The video introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it.

To learn more about local efforts to mitigate light pollution check out the Homeowner's Guide to Boulder's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.

Hubble photo of a galaxy edge on

Got an astro question?

Email us! We'd love to hear from you.

A View from Earth graphic with artistic impression of being in orbit around the Earth

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