Did you know that a full lunar eclipse will happen this month? Here are some great places where you and your family can experience the wonder and excitement of learning about astronomy.
WHAT: Start the New Year out with some Astronomy Awesomeness! Bundle-up & join us for the
first full moon of 2019 and total lunar eclipse. **Check back for additional program details. This event will be cancelled if there is snow or significant clouds expected.**
WHERE: Muddy Run Observatory
WHEN:January 20 from 9pm – 12am
- 9:36pm – Penumbral eclipse begins
- 10:33pm – Moon moves into Earth’s shadow
- 11:41pm – Totality begins
WHAT: Join Naturalist Lisa J. Sanchez for a hooting time listening for owls outside under the full
moon. We will begin inside learning about local owls and what makes them amazing birds of prey. The program will continue and end outside under the full moon as we walk through the park listening and looking for owls. Registration required; register online at https://tinyurl.com/y7nko6rg or call (717) 295-2055 to register and prepay by noon on Friday, January 18. All ages; $2 per person
WHERE: Lancaster County Central Park 1 Natures Way Lancaster, Pennsylvania
WHEN:January 20 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Grundy Observatory – Public Observing Night
WHAT: Franklin & Marshall College Physics and Astronomy department do most of their work at The Grundy Observatory which is located on Baker Campus just off Harrisburg Pike. Public observing night at the observatory is the third Monday of each month all year.
There is no charge and parking is available. Please check the Grundy Observatory facebook page and the Grundy clear sky clock for updates on the viewing nights. For questions about the observatory public night, call Lynn Johnson at (717) 358-4136.
WHERE: The Grundy Observatory – check website for directions
WHEN:January 21
The North Museum – Spitz’s SciDome Planetarium
WHAT: With Spitz’s SciDome XD projection system, audiences can travel anywhere in extreme
definition. Audiences are surrounded by visuals where our movie-like shows make you feel like you’re part of the show, including the sensation of flying on Earth or through the universe. Whether it’s the night sky from Lancaster, Pa to Sidney, Australia to the moons of Jupiter or traveling to the far reaches of the Milky Way Galaxy, you’ll see the universe in a whole new light, with the help of Starry Night Dome software.
WHERE: The North Museum 400 College Ave, Lancaster PA
WHEN: Various times, Saturday’s & Sunday’s
WHAT: York County Astronomical Society hosts a Star Watch! Come join us at the observatory at John Rudy County Park (400 Mundis Race Road, York, PA) Saturday January 12th from 7:00 to 9:00 to learn about the celestial sky. View through our telescopes and enjoy a screened power point presentation on the current night sky. This is a night time outdoor event so dress warm and bring a flashlight. There will be free warm beverages and cookies. So come out and see what’s UP!
WHERE: John Rudy County Park (400 Mundis Race Road, York, PA)
WHEN: January 12 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Family & Children Planetarium Programs
WHAT: The York Learning Center planetarium has a full dome movie, The Sun: Our Living Star, at 7pm, a live sky tour at 7:40pm, and A Part of the Sky Called Orion at 8:20pm.
WHERE: The planetarium is located in the York Learning Center at 301 East 6th Avenue in York. Admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for children and seniors. Admission to any second or third show is $1.00 each. Cash and most credit and debit cards are accepted. Tickets are sold at the door on a first come-first served basis. Programs start on time with no late seating. More detailed descriptions of the programs available.
WHEN: Multiple Dates
