Browse these blogs, written by Chabot staff and find out what’s happening behind the scenes at the Center.

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! ...

Why is January 1 the First Day of the Year?
Happy New Year from all of us at Chabot! Most nations around the world celebrate a common New Year's Day on January 1st. But why January 1st? ...