About News Astronomy BlogOther UpdatesPress Releases 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 April 5, 2023 • Astronomy Blog The Sky Tonight Update: Full Pink Moon The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. … Continue Reading March 20, 2023 • Astronomy Blog The Sky Tonight Update: March Equinox The March equinox occurs at 21:17 UTC (3:17 Central Time). The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be … Continue Reading 1...67891011 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