The Sky Tonight

Embark on a captivating tour of the night sky as seen from our area, featuring visible planets, bright stars, seasonal constellations, periodic comets, upcoming rocket launches, and more!

In January, catch a rare daytime view of Venus, visible near the crescent Moon before sunset on the 3rd. We’ll also explore nighttime wonders, including the Andromeda Galaxy and other celestial sights.

Winter nights in February showcase a collection of brilliant stars, each radiating distinct colors. Many of these stars form the Winter Hexagon, with Mars joining the pattern this year and Jupiter adding its own sparkle to the celestial scene.

Toward the end of March, the Parker Solar Probe will make another daring flyby of the Sun, coming within just seven million miles of its surface. While that might not seem close, consider this: Earth orbits a comfortable 93 million miles away. Imagine the warmth of the Sun on your face on a sunny day—then picture being fourteen times closer! Along with a live tour of the night sky, March shows will track Parker’s journey, revealing the Sun as you’ve never seen it before.

Recommended for ages 8+; 60-minute live and interactive show. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.

Sponsored by Domino Sugar Yonkers Refinery.