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June Astronomy Night

  • Niabi Zoo 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd Coal Valley, IL, 61240 United States (map)

Sunset at 8:30 pm. The gibbous Moon will be the first object of the evening followed by Venus and Mars in the southwest. The ghostly M57 (Ring Nebula), the remnants of a burned out, sunlike star,  beautiful blue & gold double star Albireo and many other double stars will be visible.   The Cat’s Eye Nebula, another exploded star, will be among the featured objects along with many other beautiful deep sky objects that should be visible weather permitting.

Later Event: July 17
July Astronomy Night