![]() ![]() ![]() Northern Lights – The bright colours of aurora borealis can be seen in the mountains on clear nights, although you may need to stay up late to see them. For the total eclipse you’ll need to be outside by 5 am to see the reddish tinge (sometimes called the Blood Moon) when the moon travels through the earth’s shadow and all direct light from the sun to the moon is blocked. Lunar Eclipse – If skies are clear, you can see the total lunar eclipse before sunrise on May 26. Meteor showers – If you like wishing on shooting stars, you’ll enjoy looking for meteors streaking across the night sky during the Lyrid Meteor Shower April 22-23 or the other meteor showers Eta Aquarid May 5-6 and Perseid August 12-13. Enjoy the longest day June 21 before watching the Strawberry moon rise June 24. The other super moon in 2021 happens on May 26 with the flower moon – named for all the flowers that bloom around this time. Some possibilities include:įull moons – Each full moon marks a seasonal shift starting with the super moon (when the full moon happens as the moon is closest to earth) on April 27 th, known as the pink full moon for phlox – a pink flower that blooms in spring (but not native to Emerald Lake). Photo Carol Patterson What to look for in 2021?Įven if you’re new to astronomy and can’t tell a planet from the Big Dipper, enough celestial events appear during spring and summer to make looking up worthwhile. Every cabin-style building offers wood-burning fireplaces and mountain views. Emerald Lake Lodge offers night sky viewing with four-star luxury. ![]()
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