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.
March 2026
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.
Celebrate the Universe!
Join BPAA and Dark Sky Olympic Peninsula for a variety of local programs during April for International Dark Sky Week, April 13 – 20, 2026
Comet Neowise (c/2020 F3) Over Quilcene Bay
Credit: Alan Herold This spectacular image of Comet Neowise was taken by member Alan Herold at 11pm in July of 2020 from the eastern shore of Quilcene Bay. Nikon D80 DSLR, 45mm lens, f/5.6, 10 sec exp. This comet will not be back to our inner solar system for another 6800 years!