Browse these blogs, written by Chabot staff and find out what’s happening behind the scenes at the Center.
Meteor Shower Occurring RIGHT NOW: Get a Glimpse of the Show!
At Chabot Space & Science Center’s beautiful Observation Deck, which is located in our community’s local Redwood forest, our astronomers are hosting a Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party with hot chocolate to celebrate Mother Nature’s enchanting fireworks ...
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Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Guide
Get ready — one of the best annual meteor showers, the Perseid Meteor Shower is coming up this August! This year, the skies look promising for excellent viewing opportunities. In ideal observing conditions, stargazers could see up to 100 meteors per hour at the shower's ...
Lunar Eclipse Watch Guide
A Total Lunar Eclipse is a rare sight in the skies on on Wednesday morning, May 26 from 1:30-5 a.m. What happens throughout the night? When should you watch? What should you be watching for? ...
Exploring Planets Beneath The Surface
How do we find out what's inside Mars, Jupiter and our own home, Earth? There’s more than one way to skin a planet… ...
Top 21 Astronomical Events In 2021
2021 brings a fresh start, it’s also going to bring a lot of excitement in our skies! Here is our list of stellar astronomical events to look forward to. Mark your calendars! ...
