Why I Drove 2,000 Miles to See 240 Seconds of Totality | April 8, 2024 – Poplar Bluff, MO

The Sequel to the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse story…. When I experienced the 2017 eclipse, I saw it as a rookie with no idea what to expect… having no idea that I’d be working at the Observatory 4 months later! … Continue reading Why I Drove 2,000 Miles to See 240 Seconds of Totality | April 8, 2024 – Poplar Bluff, MO

2023 Celestial Events Calendar

North America will again have a solar eclipse that traverses most of the continent – but it will be an Annular Eclipse, not a total! Still, it will be a great opening act for the total solar eclipse next year! Quadrantids Meteor Shower – January 3,4 This is a shower that can be rich, but because the peak only lasts a few hours, you need to be in the right place at the right time. However, this year, the Moon will be near full, making any travel to a dark location pointless as you’ll get the same sky from your … Continue reading 2023 Celestial Events Calendar