For the next few mornings, Mars & Saturn will be visible, but very low in the E-SE, so you’ll need a very clear view of the horizon. And, they'll be just above a slim, waning crescent Moon. The 2 planets are almost identical in brightness this month & only about 1 degree apart.
Can U believe it's the 1st full week of April?! And, the solar eclipse is TOMORROW!?!
Here's our schedule! If U can't visit us tomorrow, be sure U R looking at the sky (safely) tomorrow (weather permitting!) The next U.S. Solar Eclipse won't be until the year 2045!
Here's our new Saturday schedule for April! At 11am, we'll show "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure." Later at 1pm, we'll "Galileo: The Power of the Telescope." Save your seats online at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com or tickets may be available prior to showtime.
By now, we assume U heard that there will be a Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th 😉
If U R still making plans, check out the page @milwaukeepublicmuseum made.
Scroll ALL the way down for a shocking fact about Milwaukee & eclipses 🤯
https://www.mpm.edu/2024-solar-eclipse-watch
We are FIVE days away from the Solar Eclipse! Here's the last showing of ""Lights Out!"" before the big day. Join us at 11am to enjoy just a little more knowledge about amazing eclipses. We still have eclipse glasses to pass out, so join us for a show & get a pair of glasses!
Have you signed up for ""Sunset Meditation"" on Wednesday yet? If not, the time is now as registration closes Tuesday 4/4 at 12pm! You may call Retzer at (262) 896-8007 to save your spot(s).
Sunset show @ 7:30pm
Evening Hike- 8:00pm
Cost is $10.
Hope you will join us!
We're not foolin', the Solar Eclipse is only 1 WEEK AWAY! R U traveling to the totality path? Make sure U give yourself extra time to arrive! And, pack your eclipse glasses!
If not, we will be hosting an event- lots of outdoor observing opportunities & live stream the eclipse.
Have a beautiful day, everyone!
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March, our Eclipse Prep Month, is coming to a close. We are within 10 days from the Great American Eclipse on April 8th. So, we have some opportunities today to get you ready TODAY! Come on in and join us for three different events!
Have a great Saturday, everyone!
We hope you were able to join us this week for our spring break show schedule! Two more great shows today! One @ 11am and one @ 1pm! Only $5!!
Happy Thursday, all!
Here's what's on our schedule for today!
11:00am-The Little Star that Could
12:00pm-Sun Print Art & Solar Jewelry
1:00pm-The Sun, Our Living Star
Don't forget, tickets are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
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After today, we'll be half way through spring break week! R U ""staycationing""? If so, have you visited the planetarium yet? Check out our schedule for today!
11am-Surviving in Space
12pm-Solar Eclipse Glasses Safety & Personalization
1pm-CapCom Go! The Apollo Story!
Happy Tuesday-
We have another great lineup today & really for the rest of this week! So, tickets are $5. But, U can become a ""FRIEND of the Planetarium"" & enjoy shows for the year for 1 reasonable fee! Ask a planetarium educator about our different levels of membership!
Spring break has arrived (for some of us, at least!) Here's today's schedule!
11am-The Case of the Disappearing Planet
12pm-Eclipse March Madness-Tin Foil Moon
1pm-Exoplanets
And, don't forget, come early or stay after your show to enjoy a FREE educational eclipse lesson.
Spring Break Staycationers!
Have U planned your week out yet?! Don't forget @hdplanetarium will offer shows at 11am & 1pm Mon. - Sat.! In addition, we'll have a FREE 12pm ""Eclipse March Madness"" lesson each of those days as well. We recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time!
Did U know eclipses of the Sun & Moon come in pairs? When an eclipse of 1 occurs, an eclipse of the other is about 2 weeks before or after! Since Sun, Moon, & Earth will be in the proper orbital alignment for the solar eclipse (New Moon) & lunar eclipse (Full Moon).
We are just over 2 weeks away from the Great American Solar Eclipse ! So, we have some opportunities tomorrow to get you READY!
11am- Totality: Explore the Wonder of Eclipses
12pm- Pinhole projectors
1pm- Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders and Wows
Have a great day!
From today through March 25, it is your best chance of the year to spot Mercury in the evening sky. Look for it shining brightly, low in the west, starting half an hour after sunset!
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It's public show Wednesday again!
Join us for the fun and enjoyable presentation ""The Solar System Show!"" It shares some great information, as well as some catchy tunes. Meet us at 11am to check it out!
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Happy First Day of Spring!
Spring officially begins at 10:06pm CST. We're one more season closer to summer!
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