A Night of Cosmic Wonder with Six Planets Lighting Up the Sky!

As the Sun Sets Tonight, Witness a Rare Celestial Event! The sun is setting over the Mojave Desert, and with it comes an extraordinary opportunity: a rare planetary alignment! Tonight, January 21, 2025, six planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and Venus—will appear in a stunning arc…

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Your Guide to the Winter Night Sky

Winter is the perfect time to marvel at the wonders of the night sky in Twentynine Palms. From dazzling meteor showers to serene moonlit nights and a breathtaking total lunar eclipse, this guide highlights the most exciting celestial events of the season. Bundle up and get ready to experience the…

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A Guide to Fall Stargazing

Fall in Twentynine Palms is the perfect season for stargazing, offering crisp, clear nights to marvel at the wonders of the cosmos. From constellations and supermoons to rare celestial events like solar eclipses, this is the time to experience the magic of the night sky in Twentynine Palms. Ready to…

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Summer Stargazing in Twentynine Palms

Twentynine Palms is an ideal destination for stargazing — especially come summer. Bordering Joshua Tree National Park and home to the park's North Entrance, Twentynine Palms is an essential stop on any astronomer's itinerary and a mesmerizing place to ponder at the celestial heavens. Certified as an…

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Your Guide to the Night Sky – 2024 Celestial Events Calendar

Get your telescopes and binoculars ready — 2024 is set to be another exciting year for celestial events! From meteor showers and supermoons, to fascinating planetary oppositions and a solar eclipse, there’s a lot to look forward to in the night sky in 2024, and no better place to take it all in than…

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