Links for Upcoming astronomical Events

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https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasa-global-astronomers-await-rare-nova-explosion/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geminids

Totality will happen around 6am, the Earth's shadow will begin to cover the moon at 4:50 am.  This will be interesting, because it will allow for images of the the moon during totality with a blue sky background.  This might prove to be disappointing or very interesting.  Not sure which.

While not a total lunar eclipse, it will get pretty close!  It will reach near totality at 12:16 am on the 28th before the shadow begins to recede. An excellent photographic opportunity. 

• Perseids Meteor Shower: This shower will peak on the night of August 12 and morning of August 13. The new moon will cause no moonlight interference. Observers in a dark location could see up to 60 or more meteors per hour.
• Geminids Meteor Shower: The Geminids peak on the night of December 13 and morning of December 14. The waxing crescent moon will set early. This will provide dark skies for a good show of up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour.
• Lyrids Meteor Shower: The Lyrids will peak on the night of April 22 and morning of April 23. This shower produces about 20 meteors per hour. The moon will set shortly after midnight, providing good viewing conditions.
• Orionids Meteor Shower: This shower, produced by debris from Halley's Comet, will peak on the night of October 21 and morning of October 22. The moon will set after midnight, allowing for a good show in the early morning hours. 

• Jupiter at Opposition: January 10, 2026. Jupiter will be at its closest approach to Earth. It will shine brightly and be visible all night in the constellation Gemini. Binoculars can be used to see its four largest moons.
• Saturn at Opposition: October 4, 2026. Saturn will be easily visible to the naked eye. A modest telescope can be used to see its rings. It will be in the constellation Cetus.