Little River is teaming up with Morehead Planetarium again this spring for some star gazing at the park. The telescopes will be set up for viewing in the play meadow with a guided tour of the night sky by Planetarium staff shortly after dark.Two dates have been scheduled: Friday, March, 15th and Friday, May 10th, from 8-10pm on both nights.
Highlights of this sky watching seesion will be the planet Jupiter and the comet PanSTARRS. There is a new moon on March 11th so we may catch a glimpse of its narrow cresent low in the western sky. And the comet should also be visible for the next few weeks. Watch the skies just after sunset, above and to the left of the sun. The planet Jupiter is visible this month. On the 17th Jupiter and the moon will come into close conjunction, close to Aldebaran and the Hyades.
Feel free to bring a couple of camp chairs or a blanket, binoculars or your own telescope and a snack. Remember if you bring a flashlight, use a red colored lens to help everyone keep their night vision. Please call the park office at 919-732-5505 after 4pm if the weather looks cloudy.
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This program was made possible through the generous donations of the Trailheads through proceeds from the Little River Trail Runs.
