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      March opens with the stunning show of Venus and Jupiter in the western sky! Venus is the brighter of the pair. The pair starts at half a degree apart on March 1(Illustration 1) and the gap grows to 30 degrees by month’s end (Illustration 2). Jupiter continues to sink lower and Venus higher through the month. The crescent Moon makes a lovely pairing with Jupiter on March 22 and with Venus on the following evening. Mars can be found in Taurus, the Bull (Illustration 3).

      Spring has sprung! It is great to see the early spring flowers!
We celebrate the first day of spring on March 20^th and our nights are getting warmer. Remember that Daylight Savings Time starts on March 12th, so the sun sets later. Our hike will begin at 8:30pm, bundle up, hats, gloves, and coats and grab your Starry Trail Map and binoculars. We will still be able to see our dazzling stars of winter too! Our magnificent Orion the Hunter will be our guide for the hike. Follow us on Facebook & get weekly updates of the night sky also any special events! Plus, there are printable kids’ activity sheets & more! 

Avon Lake Star Parties – 2023!
*** Starting Saturday April 1 at The Avon Lake Public Library 11:00am-1:00pm.
No Foolin’- We’re Having an Eclipse Kick-off Party. Safe solar telescope viewing, eclipse informational presentation & crafts.
For a list of all Avon Lake Star Parties this year – Click here.

Here’s what you’ll need to start exploring tonight’s sky:

Plus, Hoover-Price Planetarium, Canton OH – Videos
Host Suzie Dills provides a look at the celestial highlights in the night sky!

 Make sure you check the sky chart in your area to make sure there are clear skies!
Clear Sky Cleveland Chart –

I’m VERY excited to share my children’s books with everyone!

Stella’s Starry Adventures!
Join Stella, as she takes you on an adventure through the night sky!
Kids will love learning about the constellations and more with Stella as their guide!

Stellas’ books are available on Amazon – In Print and Kindle versions.