Though Venus has been shining as the evening star since Aug. 2024, it will reach its farthest distance from the Sun tonight. It will continue to brighten throughout January. At its greatest elongation, it will set almost four hours after sunset. Don't forget to sneak a peek!
It's our first Thoughtful Thursday of 2025! 👏
Trying to decide on a New Year's Resolution? Maybe considering stargazing...🤔
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It's our1st Wednesday Public Show of 2025! And, it's a good one!
Join us at 11 am for "The Case of the Disappearing Planet!" In case you weren't sure, it is all about Pluto's journey of being downgraded to a Dwarf Planet. As always, tickets are $5 per person, so join us!
We are happy to welcome back our first @waukeshaschooldistrict schools to the planetarium in 2025!
This week, we'll see 3rd graders from @LowellLeopards, @HawElemSchool, @sdwBethesda, and Heyer! Also, see you soon 7th graders from @LesPaul_Middle!
10 days remain to vote for us for Milwaukee Magazine “Best of the Burbs!” Please follow the quick & easy steps. Remember, you can vote daily….from each email address you have!
✔️Go to vote.milwaukeemag.com
✔️Click on “Recreation” button
✔️Select “Attraction”
✔️Vote
✔️Submit!
Happy first full week of January!
Check out our happenings this week. In case you were wondering, even if it's cold outside, it's always warm in the dome!
Join us if you can!
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Today, at 7:28am, the Earth will be the closest distance to the sun, which is approximately 91,405,993 mi miles away. This is known as the Earth being at perihelion. This phenomenon happens annually, about 2 weeks after the Winter Solstice!
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We have a new pair of shows for the upcoming January Saturdays!
Tomorrow morning at 11am, join us for ""Cosmic Questions."" At 1pm, you can view ""Phantom of the Universe."" Tickets are $5 per person and can be reserved at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com.
The Waxing Crescent phase Moon will appear to be very close to 2 planets! Tomorrow night, check out Venus near the Moon. On Sat., the planet Saturn will be passing close to the Moon. In parts of Europe, the Moon will pass right in front of Saturn, creating a lunar occultation
Happy New Year and Happy Wednesday! By now, you probably have voted for the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium “2025 Best of the Burbs” routine down to a science! But, with less than two weeks left of voting, we still need your support.
vote.milwaukeemag.com
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As 2024 comes to a close, we'd like to thank our nearly 34,000 visitors for choosing to explore the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium. We are proud of the year we had and are excited for 2025!
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Here's our schedule for the week! Don't forget that today is our last day of our winter break schedule, so we have planetarium shows at 11am & 1pm today.
And, no shows this Wednesday as it is New Year's Day!
Have a great start to your 2025!
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The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium is excited about the possibility of being named the “Best of the Burbs” for the THIRD year in a row! Just a friendly reminder that you can support us by voting DAILY!
It’s easy and quick…vote here.
https://vote.milwaukeemag.com/
Do you need an extra dose of holiday cheer before the end of 2024? If the answer is YES, there's no better time to visit us than today! At 11am, we'll feature "Let It Snow." At 1pm, we'll feature "Mystery of the Christmas Star." Reserve your seats @ hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com
Today is another day of bonus public shows at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Two shows @ 11am and 1pm again. Please join us under the dome for a little entertainment and a little education! It's a great way to spend a day!
Need a little break from the holiday hustle and bustle? Remember that the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium is OPEN & has 2 public shows on the schedule today!
11am- "Our Place in Space."
1pm,- "Season of Light"
Save your seats by purchasing tickets at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
May the Christmas star shine brightly on your day, bringing peace, harmony, love, and joy.
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Merry Christmas Eve from the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium!
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Merry Christmas Week!
Don't forget that our Winter Break schedule begins today with some bonus shows while the school is out for the kiddos.
Hope to see you under the dome soon!
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Time for another meteor shower! This year, the Ursids are more favorable, with a peak coinciding with a Last Quarter Moon. The Ursids are active between Dec. 17 and 26, and peak early on the 22nd. The radiant, located in Ursa Minor, is visible all night.
SOURCE: timeanddate.com
