New Horizons
Anywhere ME, United StatesAfter 9 years of travel, New Horizons, an unmanned space ship, will fly by Pluto and will continue moving deeper into the Solar System.
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium
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Sky Events
New Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesA New Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon have the same ecliptical longitude. This is the first phase of the lunar cycle, meaning this celestial body will not be visible in the sky.
Meteor Shower
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Delta Aquarids meteor shower will be peaking. The nearly full moon will make observing difficult.
Full Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
Meteor Shower
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Perseid meteor shower will be peaking. This is one of the best meteor showers to observe because it produces up to 60 meteors an hour.
New Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesA New Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon have the same ecliptical longitude. This is the first phase of the lunar cycle, meaning this celestial body will not be visible in the sky.
Full Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
Transit of Mercury
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe Emera Astronomy Center will be holding a free viewing of the Transit of Mercury on Monday, May 9th. The astronomy center staff will be setting up solar telescopes here onsite and will be aided by the Penobscot Valley Star Gazers club. Viewing will take place from 7:00 am to 2:45 pm directly behind the […]
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Perseid Meteor Shower
In cooperation with the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, we will be hosting a meteor viewing star party at the Maynard F. Jordan Observatory, located just behind the Emera Astronomy Center. The Perseid shower is an annual event where the Earth passes through the cloud of debris left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle. The small pieces of […]
Solar Eclipse
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesWhile here in Maine we will be unable to see a total solar eclipse, we will be able to see about 60% of the sun's disk covered by the moon. These events are very rare to see without travel, so make sure to mark it on your calendar. The eclipse begins at approximately 1:35 pm, and […]