DAS News

Every March, people around the world celebrate Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the achievements of women in science, education, government, and many other fields. Astronomy is no exception. For centuries, women have helped us understand the universe—studying the stars, measuring galaxies, and even calculating the paths that allow spacecraft to travel beyond Earth.… Continue reading.

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

March 16: The Moon reaches perihelion: The moon’s closest point to the Sun in its orbit around earth at a distance of 0.9810 AU:. 2:07 AM March 17 (St Patrick’s Day): Look for a tiny sliver of a waning crescent Snow Moon next to Mercury to the east in the morning sky in the constellation Aquarius just before sunrise: 6:40 AM March 18: Boulder OSMP Dark Skies & Deep Space: Spring Prelude, Venus & The Crescent Moon: Free in-person stargazing at Beech Shelter (registration required): 7:00 PM SCStI The Solar System Cookbook: What Is Webb Revealing about How Solar Systems Like Ours Come To Be?:… Continue reading.

On the evening of March 7, 2026, members of the Denver Astronomical Society gathered at the beautiful Deer Creek Stables at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms in Littleton for the annual DAS Spring Banquet. The event brought together members, volunteers, and leaders to celebrate another year of accomplishments and recognize the people who make the organization thrive.… Continue reading.

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

March 9: 🔭 Catch the Great Red Spot of Jupiter transiting the surface of the gas giant from the perspective of Earth high in the southwestern sky in the constellation Gemini from 10:15 PM until 2:10 AM.… Continue reading.

Who Was Charles Messier?

Charles Messier was a French astronomer who lived from 1730 to 1817. Working in Paris during the late 1700s, Messier was passionate about discovering comets. In an era when comet discoveries brought great scientific prestige, he spent countless nights scanning the skies with a 100 mm refracting telescope.… Continue reading.

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

March 2: 👀 Look for the waxing gibbous Worm Moon near Regulus, the bright heart of the lion in the constellation Leo in the eastern sky around 6:30 PM 🌔 The waxing gibbous Worm Moon reaches its Descending Node (this alignment where the Moon’s angular orbit crosses the ecliptic makes it possible for the Total Eclipse in the early morning hours of March 3rd): 10:36 PM March 3: 👀 Check out the Total Lunar Eclipse of the Full Worm Moon: Partial eclipse begins at 2:50 AM, totality begins at 4:04 AM, and the greatest eclipse occurs at 4:33 AM 🌕 Full Worm Moon: 4:37 AM: Qdoba offers free chips and queso every full moon of 2026 with the purchase of an entrée.… Continue reading.

Members of the Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) were proud to participate in the 63rd annual Denver Metro Regional Science & Engineering Fair (DMRSEF) on February 20, 2026, held on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.

The Denver Metro Regional Science & Engineering Fair is one of Colorado’s largest and longest-running STEM competitions.… Continue reading.

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

February 23: 👀 Look for the waxing crescent Worm Moon near the Pleiades, the brilliant open star cluster also known as Messier 45 high in the southern sky in the constellation Taurus around 7:00 PM 🖥️ DAS E-Board Meeting: Virtual meeting via Zoom (check membership email and slack for details): 7:00 PM February 24: 🖥️ Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI): Discovering the Least-Massive Brown Dwarfs Known with the James Webb Space Telescope: Free virtual program on YouTube: 5:00 PM 🌓 First Quarter Worm Moon: 5:28 AM 🌓 The first quarter Worm Moon reaches perigee, its closest point to our planet in its orbit around us at 370,135km: 5:25 PM February 25: 🎤 60 Minutes in Space with Dr.… Continue reading.

Sam Andrews, a DAS member and Outreach Volunteer for many years, passed away on January 24, 2026. We knew Sam as a warm-hearted fellow who was passionate about sharing the night sky with others. In spite of his 6’ 8” frame, he was gentle and soft-spoken.… Continue reading.

2026 DAS Spring Banquet & Awards Ceremony

The Denver Astronomical Society wouldn’t be the strong, vibrant organization it is without its members. Some of you are on the front lines—hosting star parties, leading outreach events, or mentoring new observers. Others work quietly behind the scenes, keeping committees, programs, and operations running smoothly.… Continue reading.