Astronomy - The Journal

Meteors, blood moon, Mercury’s crossing coming to Southwest’s sky

The new year’s rarest event features Mercury

DATE: Jan 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Christmas Comet arrives over Southwest Colorado for holidays

Geminid meteor shower joins comet display

DATE: Dec 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores museum features astronomy events in September

Events are at Canyons of Ancients museum

DATE: Aug 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposed Hovenweep drilling criticized for harm to views, night sky

Environmentalists: Views too valuable

DATE: Oct 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Looking for a party? Here’s where you can find one to view the solar eclipse

Herald Staff Report The total solar eclipse will be visible about 80 percent Monday in Southwest Colorado. The partial eclipse in our area will be visible from 10:18 a.m. to 1:09 p.m.,...

DATE: Aug 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

What you need to know about the eclipse

DATE: Jul 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Apollo 17 astronaut and moonwalker to visit Anasazi Heritage Center

The Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument hosts Dr. Jack Schmitt, who will present the lecture “Of Coyotes and Moon Landings” on Saturday, July 29. ...

DATE: Jul 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos State Park plans eclipse party, music

Mancos State Park will host an eclipse party on Aug. 21, complete with 100 pairs of eyeglasses for safely viewing the celestial event, the park announced on Monday. The total sola...

DATE: Jul 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Living

Monument kicks off night-sky program

Park rangers and a former astronaut will give presentations

DATE: Apr 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Harvest moon rises over Montezuma County

Was it a supermoon? That depends ...

DATE: Sep 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Perseid meteor shower peaks Thursday in Colorado

This year, the Perseid meteor shower will be more of a downpour. Thursday night into early Friday, the annual meteor shower is expected to peak with double the normal number of me...

DATE: Aug 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Did you see the blood moon?

The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Skygazers in North and South America were treated to a full lunar eclipse — at least those fortunate enough to have clear skies. ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News