About News Astronomy BlogOther UpdatesPress Releases May 4, 2023 • Astronomy Blog The Sky Tonight Update: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower The Eta Aquarids is an above average shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Most of … Continue Reading May 3, 2023 • Astronomy Blog The Sky Tonight Update: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the … Continue Reading April 21, 2023 • Astronomy Blog The Sky Tonight Update: Lyrids Meteor Shower The Lyrids is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles … Continue Reading April 18, 2023 • Astronomy Blog The Sky Tonight Update: Hybrid Solar Eclipse Not all solar eclipses are the same, but a hybrid event occurs just once every decade — and there’s one coming in … Continue Reading 1...5678910 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