About News Astronomy BlogOther UpdatesPress Releases September 18, 2024 • Other Updates The Sky Tonight Update: Partial Lunar Eclipse & Full Corn Supermoon A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra, and only a portion of it … Continue Reading September 9, 2024 • Other Updates The Sky Tonight Update: Saturn at Opposition The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It … Continue Reading August 19, 2024 • Astronomy Blog The Sky Tonight Update: Full Blue Sturgeon Supermoon The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be … Continue Reading August 11, 2024 • Astronomy Blog The Sky Tonight Update: Perseids Meteor Showers The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It … Continue Reading 12345...10 Programs made possible through the generosity of our sponsors Arts Council Jones CN BASF Sherrod Coca-Cola Lee, Norman, Saurage EMR Entergy BRAF Jones Walker LEH LOCD MAPP NEA NK Oschner Nugent Republic Coates Next Previous Plan Your Visit