Explore the Winter Night Sky

Seekonk, MA – When we look into the night sky we see billions of stars. Looking closer, these stars reveal shapes and constellations seen and used by many peoples. Join us at Seekonk Public Library on Wednesday, January 29 at 6 PM for Winter Night Sky: Audubon Presentation to explore the night sky. You will learn how we have used the stars and constellations to navigate and explore the world around us. Winter is one of the best times for night viewing because the sky tends to be clearer and the stars brighter because cold air doesn't hold as much moisture and particulate matter as warm air. And in January and February, the Earth’s northern hemisphere looks out to the edge of our galaxy where there are fewer stars clustered together, so with the naked eye (or even a decent set of binoculars) you can get clearer views of the stars. Come to this program to learn more from Mass Audubon’s Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary educators about how to appreciate the winter night; you’ll get inspired by the wonders available when you brave the cold, walk outside and look up!

For planning purposes and to be notified of event changes, register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events. 

For more information or help registering call the Adult Services department at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.