What’s Up in Denver? November 2nd through 8th

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Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.

November 2: Catch the waning crescent Hunter’s Moon near Mars and Jupiter low in the eastern sky between the constellations Cancer and Leo around 1:00 AM November 3 (Election Day): Look for the waning crescent Hunter’s Moon next to Regulus low in the eastern sky in the constellation Leo around : 1:30 AM November 4: NASA Night Sky Network: 50 Years of Voyager Discoveries with Dr.… Continue reading.

What’s Up in Denver? October 26th through November 1st

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Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.

October 26:

 

DAS E-Board Meeting:Free, online, members’ only event via Zoom (check membership email and Slack for details): 7:00 PM October 27: Look for the waning gibbous Hunter’s Moon near the Pleiades (M45), the beautiful open cluster in the constellation Taurus, low in the easter sky around 8:00 PM ScienceKind: Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Are We There Yet?… Continue reading.

What’s Up in Denver? October 19th through 25th, 2026

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Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.

October 19: University of Arizona: Big G: The Ghost in the Machine by Dr. Vasileios Paschalidis: Free, online event via Zoom: 8:30 PM October 20: Amateur Astronomers Association: Complex Rotators and Their Mysterious Light Curves with Dr.… Continue reading.

The Orionid Meteor Shower Returns to the 2026 October Skies

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October is a great month for meteor watching, and one of the year’s most reliable showers will soon be lighting up the night sky. The Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak in October, giving stargazers a chance to see fast, bright meteors streak across the sky.… Continue reading.

What’s Up in Denver? October 12th through 18th, 2026

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Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.

October 12: Catch the waxing crescent Hunter’s Moon near Venus and Mercury in the constellation Libra in the western sky just as the sun is setting around 6:15 PM Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation, appearing farthest east of the Sun from our vantage point on Earth.4:00 AM October 13: Cosmic Collisions: How Black Hole Mergers Shape the Hearts of Galaxies with Dr.… Continue reading.

DAS Astrophotography Gallery for October 2026

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The Denver Astronomical Society Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) October Member Gallery

Each month, the Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) of the Denver Astronomical Society gathers to share one of the most inspiring parts of our hobby—the images we’ve captured of the night sky.… Continue reading.

Quarterly Letter from the President – October 2026

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Greetings to all of you who are interested in Denver Astronomical Society, follow us on social media, may be considering joining the DAS, and those who are just looking for astronomy-themed activities.  We have much to offer.  Please check the calendar of events on our website (https://www.denverastro.org/das-events/event-calendar/)… Continue reading.

What’s Up in Denver? October 5th through 11th, 2026

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Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.

October 5: Look for the waning crescent Harvest Moon in between Mars and the Beehive Cluster (M44), low in the eastern sky in the constellation Cancer around 2:15 AM until dawn.… Continue reading.

What’s Up in Denver? September 28th through October 4th, 2026

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Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.

September 28: DAS E-Board Meeting: Virtual meeting via Zoom (find details on Slack or Membership email): 7:00 PM September 29: Northern Colorado Astronomical Society: Poudre Learning Center Stargazing: Free, in-person event at Greeley High School: 7:15 PM September 30: 60 Minutes in Space with Dr.… Continue reading.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park Becomes Colorado’s First Urban Night Sky Place

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Colorado’s list of places working to protect the night sky continues to grow. Golden Gate Canyon State Park has officially been designated an Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International, recognizing the park’s efforts to reduce light pollution and protect the nighttime environment for wildlife, visitors, and future generations.… Continue reading.

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