What big event is only 1 MONTH away??
Check the picture for a clue!
On April 8th, there will be a Total Solar Eclipse & SE Wisconsin will experience approximately 88-92% coverage. (Not 100% totality, but still pretty darn good!)
Mark C. Lee is another Wisconsin-born astronaut! Born 8/14/52 in Viroqua & he flew on 4 Space Shuttle missions. Mark retired from the Air Force & NASA on 7/1/01. He logged nearly 33 days in space.
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/lee_mark_0.pdf !"
Similar to Feb., Venus will be the brightest planet, Venus these March mornings. It will be very low in the E-SE sky shortly before sunrise. You’ll most likely need a clear sight-line to the horizon and probably something to block the glare of the rising Sun to see it.
The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium is ALL about ECLIPSES this week! Check out our schedule and join us for a show. Don't forget that we are distributing FREE solar eclipse glasses to anyone who attends a public show from now through April 8th (while supplies last).
We have a new Saturday show schedule! At 11am, we will feature "Totality: Explore the Wonder of Eclipses." "Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders and Wows" will be at 1pm.
"Eclipse March Madness" begins at noon. We'll provide FREE eclipse lessons. Today is create a solar oven!
Happy Friday AND Happy March, everyone!
For us in Wisconsin, we all know that it's a 50/50 chance...will the month begin like a lion or lamb?!
Cheers to the month that spring begins. Have a great weekend!
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Tonight is our Wild Winter Night!
We will be showing "It's About Time! Cosmic Cycles: We Live By"...in honor of Leap Day!
Show Summary- Time impacts us everyday -- but what is it exactly? Where does it come from? Explore these mysteries & more.
TOMORROW is Feb. 29 (Leap Day)! Why? Because it takes about 365.25 days for Earth to orbit the Sun but our calendars have only 365 days. To make up for the extra ¼ day, we add one day—February 29—to years that are divisible by 4 (2024, 2028, & so on), & call it Leap Day!
Calling all early birds! Have U been able to sneak a peek at Venus & Mars in the SE yet? These 2 planets are less than half-a-degree apart, but Mars will be dimmer. Keep in mind that the rising Sun’s glare and Mars’s proximity to the horizon might make them difficult to spot.
Join us for some new offerings next month! The April 8th eclipse is soon. Families are invited to join us for "Eclipse March Madness." You'll have opportunities to join at 12pm on Saturdays & the week of spring break for eclipse lessons. These are FREE to those to attend a show!
It's the last week of February AND March begins this week! 🤯
There's a special event at Retzer on Thursday that we are excited to be a part of! We'll be featuring ""It's About Time! Cosmic Cycles We Live By."" With admission to, these shows are FREE & will run every 30 min.
It's your last chance to check out our February Saturday shows! We're about 6 WEEKS away from a total solar eclipse on 4-8! An added perk to visiting us...each patron who attends a show will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses so you are ready to safely view the eclipse!
It should be no surprise that Native Americans named February full moon- Snow Moon. Why? Because the heaviest shows usually fell during this time. Some tribes also refer to this Moon as the Full Hunger Moon, since harsh weather conditions in their areas made hunting difficult.
One week from tonight, Wild Winter Night will return to Retzer & the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium!
Check out the night's wonderful winter activities and reserve your spot today! Tickets are $5.00 per person
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For the next few mornings of Feb. (21st–23rd), Venus & Mars rise in the E-SE shortly before the Sun! The 2 planets are less than half-a-degree apart, but Mars will be dimmer than 1st magnitude, making it harder to see compared to Venus’s brilliance of nearly -4 magnitude.
FYI! 2023 Annual FRIENDS memberships expire in 30 days! We hope you will renew for another year of exploration and fun. And, consider sharing this opportunity with your space-loving family & friends! #wherethestarshangout
"In honor of Presidents' Day today, here's a quote from JFK about the space race!
Comment below if you know which of our planetarium show features this exact statement!⬇️
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Looking for some Saturday fun? Join us for a planetarium show today! $5 only!
An added perk to visiting us...each person who attends a public show will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses so you are ready to safely view the eclipse! Hope to C U Soon!
#wherethestarshangout
In less than two weeks, Wild Winter Night will return to Retzer & the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium!
Check out the night's offerings and reserve your spot today! Tickets are $5.00 per person
#wherethestarshangout
Take a peek while Jupiter while you can!
Tonight, check it out as it will be below the waxing crescent Moon. Jupiter will be setting around 10:30 pm by the end of the month.
SOURCE: adlerplanetarium.com
