EASTON, Pa. — The Nurture Nature Center is inviting Eastonians and just about everyone else to explore the stars with them at Scott Park this weekend.
Easton’s environmental education hub issued a call throughout the cosmos, searching for those interested in exploring the wonders of space via a free “star party” from 7 to 10 p.m. at Scott Park.
Telescopes and staff will be made available to help guests witness the stars, moon, and planets — particularly Venus and Saturn — and learn about the wonders of the universe.
Visitors can expect some great conditions for the party, with AccuWeather calling for zero cloud coverage for the evening — just don’t forget to bring a coat, as temperatures will dip in the 30s.
Viewers can look forward to seeing a wealth of constellations and other astronomical entities, including a waning gibbous following a Super Hunter’s Moon.
“Soon after sunset on October 18 and 19, 2024, the waning gibbous moon will move closer to the bright planet Jupiter. The Pleiades star cluster will shine nearby and will be closest to the moon on October 19. Plus the fiery orange star Aldebaran, the Eye of Taurus the Bull, will shine near Jupiter. They’ll be visible through dawn,” the website EarthSky reports.
You may even be able to catch a view of Comet A3 — the brightest comet in 27 years — as it moves away from Earth. It may be a bit fainter, but it should be easier to see than when it first showed up in September, EarthSky states.
As of Thursday evening, 54 of the 200 available slots for the event have been filled, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible if you don’t want to miss the incredible view.
If you enjoy that presentation, make sure to keep tabs on their immersive dome, which is set to display some fascinating planetarium programs, along with plenty of other science-oriented features.
And, of course, if you're an astronomy fan, don't miss Brad Klein's Watching the Skies on WLVR.
