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09/16/2025

Spooky season in the Hundred Acre Wood 🍂🎃

09/13/2025

Tonight, the Moon Meets the Seven Sisters! ✨🌙

Look up tonight as our bright Moon joins the enchanting cluster of stars known as the Pleiades (the Seven Sisters) in a cosmic dance across the sky.

But that’s not all — Uranus is also making its presence known, adding a rare planetary sparkle to this celestial show.

Don’t miss this magical alignment! Whether you’re a stargazer, a dreamer, or just love the night sky, tonight promises a glimpse of the universe in all its beauty.

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09/03/2025

📅 September 2025: A Month of Two Stunning Eclipses

This September, skywatchers are in for a rare treat — not one, but two spectacular eclipses will grace the heavens. These events highlight the elegant dance between the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

🌕 September 7–8: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)

On these nights, the Moon will be fully covered by Earth’s shadow for 82 minutes, glowing in shades of red and copper. This will be the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022, and visible to nearly two-thirds of the world.

Why red?
As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere, blue light scatters, while red and orange tones bend around our planet and cast their glow onto the Moon. The result is a fiery “Blood Moon” that captivates skywatchers every time.

☀️ September 21: Partial Solar Eclipse

Just two weeks later, the Moon will partially block the Sun, creating the effect of a cosmic “bite” taken out of the solar disk. Unlike a total solar eclipse, the Sun won’t disappear completely — but the sight is still dramatic.

⚠️ Safety tip: Never look directly at the Sun without eclipse glasses or other safe viewing methods.

🌍 Where to Watch

Lunar Eclipse: Best visibility across Asia, Africa, and Australia, with many other regions seeing at least part of the event.

Solar Eclipse: Skies will dim across sections of the Northern Hemisphere.

✨ Why These Events Matter

Eclipses are more than just beautiful sights — they’re reminders of the precision of celestial mechanics. The perfect alignment of Sun, Earth, and Moon creates moments of wonder, showing us our small yet remarkable place in the universe.

08/30/2025

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08/24/2025

08/22/2025

LOOK UP! While Friday night's hyped "Black Moon" will not be visible, the real star of the show will be your ability to see literally everything else in the night sky. With the Moon at 0% illumination, Friday night will be a fantastic opportunity to see the Milky Way with the naked eye. You MUST get away from any/all light pollution to pull it off, but it's well worth the effort. Pictured below, the latest high resolution cloud cover guidance. Good luck!

08/20/2025

🌑✨ The Black Moon Is Coming! ✨🌑
On August 22–23, 2025, the skies will host a rare Black Moon — the second new moon in a single month.
Unlike a glowing supermoon, this one will be nearly invisible, leaving the night sky darker than usual 🌌.
Perfect for stargazing, spotting constellations, or even catching the Milky Way. 🌠
It happens only once every 32–33 months — a moment ancient cultures saw as a time of renewal and transformation.
📍 When: After sunset or before sunrise
✨ Mark your calendars — the darkness will shine brighter than ever.