Wolf Moon meteor-watching event slated Jan. 3 at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - Join Ranger Jeremy at 6 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Ansonia Nature Center for a special Wolf Moon meteor‐watching experience during the peak of the Quadrantids! 

Enjoy crisp winter skies as we learn about this brilliant but brief meteor shower and search for shooting stars together. 

Grab a blanket/chairs, some snacks, and your friends for a night of celestial wonder. Don't forget to make a wish on the shooting stars!

The Quadrantids get their name from Quadrans Muralis, a former constellation created in 1795 by the French astronomer Jérôme Lalande that included portions of Boötes and Draco. 

They are an annual shower that peaks typically in early January, with the peak in 2026 being on January 3rd.

Come join us at the nature center for a relaxing viewing event of the Quadrantids that will be taking place in one of our fields away from as much light pollution as possible. At its peak, this meteor shower averages about 25 meteors an hour that can be see by the naked eye.

During the event there will also be a telescope set up for people to check out the moon as well as other celestial bodies visible in the sky that night.

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../wolf-moon-quadrantids...

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Ansonia Nature Center ranger to lead 'star hopping' event

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center. 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 

... at 8:30 p.m. 

The moon tonight is full, 100 percent illuminated.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 The moon is in waxing gibbous phase, 78 percent illumination. 

Check out 'Rocks in Space' at Ansonia Nature Center

Perseid Meteor Showers 
ANSONIA - Come to Ansonia’s darkest location at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 for some unusual night sky viewing with Bob Carruthers and the New Haven Astronomical Society. 
In addition to a chance to see the annual meteor showers, there will be a short talk about meteorites. You will get to view and touch meteorites from around the world. 

This night will be the peak of the showers! 
No need to bring anything except warm clothing and a chair. 
Telescopes and binoculars are not necessary. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free.
The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Road. 


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