WHAT’S UP(COMING)! – Observation Calendar May-Jul 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.
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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 […]
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
WHAT’S UP(COMING)! – Observation Calendar Mar-May 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 March Night Sky” from our friends at the Astronomical League! Mar 3 – Total lunar eclipse – Full Moon Mar 18 – New Moon Mar 20 – Conjunction of the Moon and Venus – March equinox Mar 21 – Asteroid 20 Massalia at opposition Mar 22 – Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky Mar 23 – Close approach of the Moon and M45 Mar 26 – Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Mar 27 – Close approach of the Moon and M44 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 […]
Zoom Programming: What’s Up Next Month?
Erin Leigh Howard, Rubin scientist and BPAA Education Director will host one more free preview of what’s happening in the night sky in March. Bring your stargazing questions and join in a lively Zoom discussion!
WHAT’S UP(COMING)! – Observation Calendar Feb-Apr 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 February Night Sky” from our friends at the Astronomical League! Feb 1 – Close approach of the Moon and M44 – Full Moon Feb 17 – New Moon Feb 18 – Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Feb 19 – Messier 81 is well placed – Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Feb 20 – Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky Feb 23 – Close approach of the Moon and M45 Feb 26 – Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Feb 27 – Asteroid 7 Iris at opposition Feb 28 – Close approach of the Moon and M44 Mar 3 – Total lunar eclipse – Full Moon Mar 18 – New Moon Mar 20 – Conjunction of the Moon and Venus – March equinox Mar 21 – Asteroid 20 Massalia at opposition Mar 22 – Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky Mar 23 – Close approach of the Moon […]