by Sandy Eulitt | Aug 4, 2016 | Meteor Showers, San Diego Astronomy, Special Events, The Sky Tonight
Perseids Peak Early Friday, August 12 Looks like it is time to put in to take next Friday off, or at least call in sick. The Perseid meteor shower always peaks around 2 a.m. local time, wherever you are. If you’re one of the lucky ones who have Fridays off (some...
by Sandy Eulitt | May 15, 2016 | Manned Spaceflight, Space History and People, Space News, Special Events
Since my responsibilities teaching astronomy at Saddleback College prevented me from visiting Los Angeles to see Space Shuttle Endeavour make her way through the streets, I am planning to see this last remaining External Fuel Tank make a similar trip. Anyone want to...
by Sandy Eulitt | Sep 3, 2015 | Involvement, Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Special Events, The Sky Tonight
Supermoon Eclipse 2015 There will be a total eclipse of the Moon, visible from San Diego in the eastern sky. The Moon will lie 14° above the horizon at the midpoint of the eclipse. The Moon will be totally eclipsed from 19:12 until 20:23, and there will be a partial...
by Sandy Eulitt | Aug 13, 2015 | Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Special Events, The Sky Tonight
Thunderstorms expected on Julian Starfest Opening Day With the gates opening at Julian Starfest this afternoon, it appears that Mother Nature doesn’t want people stargazing this weekend. For those not in the know, Julian Starfest is a San Diego Astronomy event...
by Sandy Eulitt | Jul 29, 2013 | Archive, Involvement, The Sky Tonight
I had the pleasure of visiting the Black Mountain park region east of San Diego proper on Saturday night. I didn’t realize what a great resource this was. Perched atop a hill and inland from most of the marine layer that plagues Coastal San Diego, the skies...
