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WHAT’S UP(COMING)! – Observation Calendar Apr-Jun 2026
Source for events and links below are In-The-Sky.org, Dominic Ford, Editor. The links provide details for each event including a scale on how difficult they are to observe. Additionally, here’s a link to a printable PDF for “Navigating the mid April Night Sky” from our friends at the Astronomical League! Apr 1 – 136472 Makemake at opposition – Full Moon Apr 2 – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed Apr 3 – Mercury at greatest elongation west Apr 5 – Messier 94 is well placed Apr 15 – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed Apr 17 – New Moon Apr 18 – Messier 3 is well placed Apr 15 – Close approach of the Moon and M45 Apr 22 – Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter – Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak Apr 23 – 136108 Haumea at opposition Apr 24 – Messier 101 is well placed – Close approach of the Moon and M44 May 1 – Full Moon May 6 – η-Aquariid meteor shower 2026 peak May 9 – η-Lyrid meteor shower 2026 May 13 – Messier 5 is well placed May 16 – New Moon May 18 – Conjunction of the Moon and […]
March 3rd Lunar Eclipse
On March 3, 2026, the Pacific Northwest will get a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse.
Totality will last approximately one hour, from 3:04 AM to 4:02 AM.
Kitsap Great Give on March 10
Mark your calendar for Tuesday March 10, 2026! We’re excited to share that BPAA is joining hundreds of local nonprofit organizations for the Kitsap Great Give, a 24-hour online giving event hosted by Kitsap Community Foundation. This is a powerful opportunity to support causes you care about and help strengthen our community.
Second Saturday Science Talk – The Moon: Earth’s Wondrous Companion
March’s Science Topic – The Moon
14 Mar 2026 19:00 – 21:00
Speaker: Eleanor Uyyek, BPAA Programming Coordinator
Celebrate this month’s eclipse and the planned launch of Artemis II with us! From phases to tides to the history of the space race and beyond, we’re covering all things lunar.
Astrophotography Special Interest Group
Ever thought of dipping your toes into astrophotography? Want to chat with other astrophotographers? The next meeting of the Battle Point Observatory’s Astrophotography Special Interest Group will be on Saturday, March 14, at 11 AM in the Gardiner Library inside of the Battle Point Observatory. Come join the fun with a group of easy-going people with an interest (passion?) for astrophotography. The discussions are wide ranging with no experience necessary, just bring your curiosity! For more information or get looped in, contact Chuck Wraith (cawraith@bpastro.org).
Women in STEM Book Club
The Women in STEM Book Club is two for two with great conversations and we’ve got another one for March!
Zoom Programming: What’s Up Next Month?
Special Zoom-only event on the last Thursday of every month!
Thursday, March 26th at 6:00 pm
March Planetarium Shows
Our weekly planetarium shows continue this month on March 7, 14, & 28 at 12:30 and 2:30! Exact content is flexible based on audience interest, but common topics include constellations, planets, seasons, and astronomy history. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children with a $5 discount for members.