Get Involved: Citizen Science

Globe at Night

“Globe at Night is an international citizen-science campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution by inviting citizen-scientists to measure & submit their night sky brightness observations.”

Fall into the Stars 2023: October 4-13

Starry Skies North has adopted October to get as many Globe at Night observations as we can during this month’s campaign!

Events:

October 4th, 12pm Central: Virtual Kickoff

Learn about Globe at Night and how to take an observation. Register with this link!

October 7th, 7-10pm: Star Party with Minnesota Astronomical Society

Come look through telescopes and take Globe at Night observations with us and the Minnesota Astronomical Society! The star party will be held rain or shine at the Eagle Lake Observatory. See here for more information. No registration is required!

Below is an image with what you’re looking for in the night sky to take an observation during this campaign from Minnesota and our surrounding states. Astronomical twilight ends around 8:00-8:30 in the Midwest during this campaign, so heading outside after about 8:30PM will ensure you’re viewing well enough after sunset!