The Cold Moon of December
December was considered to be the coldest month of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, which means that the winter solstice was almost here. With the coming of the winter solstice, the days would start…
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Pacific Northwest Astronomical Observatories
Looking for one of the many astronomical observatories in the Pacific Northwest? Here is a full listing of these observatories at the time of publication. Please note that hours and admission could change depending on…
Space Museums Of The Pacific Northwest
There are a few space museums in the Pacific Northwest, all of which are absolutely worth visiting at least once. The space museums of the area are spread throughout the Pacific Northwest, which provides an…
The Strawberry Moon Of June
June is in the beginning of summer, numerous astronomy events and sights, and numerous outdoor activities. June is the time to see the Milky Way in a dark sky sight because all the wilderness areas…
The Sturgeon Moon of August
As the last full month of summer, August has the distinction of being plentiful both in respect to the food, wealth of astronomical sights, and outdoor opportunities. The Pacific Northwest August is a great time…
Vista House Astronomy Site
The Vista House is a great place to go to look at the stars for the evening outside of Portland or during the day when one is passing through the historic Columbia River Gorge! This…
Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Cottonwood Canyon State Park is a true gem and a wonderful place to go stargazing! There are areas for telescopes and cameras, but camping space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot early!…
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebrations in the PNW
There are many celebration going on for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11th in the PNW that do not require preparation months in advance. Multiple museums are having events that do not require tickets!…
Prineville Reservoir State Park
Prineville Reservoir State Park is a great place to go visit! It is a place that one can visit on the way to visit John Day Fossil Beds. There are great views of the Southern…
Rooster Rock State Park Astronomy Site
Rooster Rock State Park is an amazing Oregon State Park for astronomy during an OMSI star party! The park isn’t normally open at night, unless there is a Star Party, so the closest location will…