Astronomical Events

As we mentioned early last week, there was a solar eclipse set to take place last night (May 20th). If you missed it and didn't get a good look, here are some pictures of what the eclipse looked like from Laramie. What you are seeing is a phenomena created when the Earth, the Moon and the Sun perfectly align, which usually happens a few times each year.

Laramie will get a rare treat this weekend when a partial solar eclipse takes place on Sunday evening. The Laramie Astronomical Society and Space Observers (LASSO) is hosting a local viewing with solar telescopes and special glasses so you can safely watch the eclipse on May 20.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 10, there will be a total lunar eclipse visible over the skies of Laramie. The total eclipse will likely be visible from 4:30 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. and can be seen in the west, just over the Snowy Range mountains in the horizon ...