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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

K1WAS is on the air this weekend! Join us at the Westport Observatory for ARRL Field Day, June 27-28. All ages welcome, no license required to visit. was-ct.org/events/k1... #ARRLFD #HamRadio #K1WAS #WestportCT #73

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

K1WAS is on the air for ARRL Field Day, June 27-28 at Westport Observatory! Join us for amateur radio's biggest weekend. All are welcome. was-ct.org/events/k1... #HamRadio #FieldDay #K1WAS

Slide promoting ARRL Field Day with K1WAS

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The Westport Observatory will be open tonight after 8pm. was-ct.org/programs/...

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

⏰ TOMORROW! Don't miss Astrophotography 101 with Dr. Steven Labkoff — learn to shoot stars & the moon with just your phone. Beginner-friendly, only $5. 📅 June 1 | 7–8 PM | Westport Library 🎟️ Register: westportlibrary.org #Astrophotography #WestportCT

Panoramic view of the Milky Way galaxy arching over a dark forest landscape at dusk with event details for Astrophotography 101 on June 1 at 7 pm.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

LET'S DO IT AGAIN! By again, we mean we have to CANCEL the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party at the Westport Observatory tonight, 5/27 due to clouds. was-ct.org See you soon! 🤞 #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety #StarParty

Four children stand outdoors under dark, heavy storm clouds, looking worried and anxious about the approaching weather.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Tonight, 5/20, another one bites the dust. Clouds and rain will keep the telescopes covered up. We hope to see you next week! was-ct.org #Astronomy #Stargazing #WestportObservatory #StarParty #Connecticut #Telescopes #NightSky #WestportCT #Observatory

Tall observatory tower illuminated by an orange light at its entrance under a cloudy night sky.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

May the Summer be Cool and Smoke-Free! The May 2026 WAS Newsletter is here! All the latest that we could cram in an email. 📖 Read it now: mailchi.mp/was-ct/fo... #WAS #Newsletter #Astrophotography #May #Astronomy #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety

Thin crescent moon shining above a vibrant orange and blue sunset horizon.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Clouded out again! The WAS Wednesday Star Party for tonight, May 13th, is CANCELLED. We hope to see you next week at the Westport Observatory! was-ct.org #Astronomy #Stargazing #WAS #StarParty #Connecticut

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Photograph the night sky with just your phone or camera! Join WAS's Dr. Steven Labkoff for Astrophotography 101 — beginner-friendly & only $5. June 1, Westport Library. Register: westportlibrary.org #Astrophotography #VersoUniversity #WestportLibrary #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety

Panoramic night sky showcasing the Milky Way arching over a dark forest horizon at dusk.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

All that rain you're seeing today? That will keep the Westport Observatory CLOSED tonight, 5/6. Maybe we can open for the next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party! We hope to see you then. was-ct.org #WestportObservatory #WestportCT #WestportAstronomicalSociety #Rain

Dark storm clouds hover over distant mountains with rain visibly falling in the valley below under a moody sky.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Free lecture May 19 at 8pm! MIT engineer Erik S. Bailey, NASA Mars landing veteran, talks robotic planetary landers from 1966 to today. In person or live on Zoom & YouTube. was-ct.org/events/er... #WestportObservatory #Mars #NASA #Aerospace

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Tonight's Star Party - Clouded Out! The clouds have foiled us again. The Westport Observatory is CLOSED Wednesday 4/29. The stars are playing hard to get! Join us next Wednesday for our WAS Weekly Star Party. Worth the wait! was-ct.org #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety

Dark storm clouds gather under a deep blue sky with a faint crescent moon visible.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

K1WAS installs a Meshcore repeater atop the Westport Observatory Tower, connecting Fairfield County to the rest of CT! Great work Conrad N2YCH, Dan N3DAW & Peter K1PCN. Full story: 👉 www.ctpost.com/conne... #K1WAS #AmateurRadio #Meshcore #EmComm #CTMesh #WestportObservatory #WestportCT

Two men in dark jackets standing on top of the observatory tower with communication antennas and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

BIG NEWS! Westport Astronomical Society received a $10,000 grant from the amazing Women's League of Westport to upgrade our Observatory's AV system! We are so unbelievably humbled. THANK YOU WLW! THANK YOU WESTPORT! #WomensLeagueOfWestport #WestportCT #ThankYou #Astronomy

Thank you message to the community and the Westport Women's League supporting the Westport Astronomical Society with starry night background.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The WAS Away Team is at Aquila's Nest Winery in Newtown tonight 4/23! Sip wine under the stars & gaze at the Moon, Jupiter & Venus. 📍 Newtown | Tonight! 🔗 www.aquilasnestviney... #Stargazing #WineAndStars #StarParty #AquilasNestWinery #StarParty #WineryEvents #Telescopes #NightSky

People setting up telescopes and gathering outdoors at Aquila's Nest Vineyards for the Westport Astronomical Society Star Party at sunset.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Too many clouds in the forecast to have any fun tonight at the Westport Observatory! The WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is cancelled for 4/22. We hope to see you under the stars next week! 🌐 www.was-ct.org #StarParty #Astronomy #WAS #NightSky #Connecticut #WestportObservatory

Sunlight piercing through dense, dark clouds over a flat horizon at dusk.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Do you feel the ground move beneath your feet? Tonight we do. Prof. Alan Kafka — in person at the Westport Observatory, Tuesday April 21 at 8pm. was-ct.org/events/al... #Earthquake #Seismology #EarthScience

Seismic waves on a map from an earthquake in Connecticut promoting a talk by Dr. Alan Kafka.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

A shoutout to our friends at the Westport Library! Staples High School students offer free drop-in homework help for elementary and middle schoolers — Monday through Thursday, 4–7pm. Sign up and just bring your work. westportlibrary.org/... #WestportLibrary #HomeworkHelp #WestportCT #Community

High school student in a yellow sweater helping a young boy read a colorful book in a school library.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

M7.4 Japan earthquake captured live on our seismograph this morning — and tomorrow night, April 21st at 8, earthquake expert Professor Alan Kafka joins us IN PERSON at Westport Observatory, 8pm. was-ct.org/events/al... #Earthquake #Seismology #WestportCT #WestportObservatory

Map showing recent earthquake activity near eastern Japan with colored circles indicating quake locations and tectonic plate boundaries.

Seismic waveforms from Westport Astronomical Society showing three directional components over 70 minutes with distinct amplitude spikes around 50 minutes.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Our seismograph had a busy day — 4 earthquakes picked up worldwide! Tonight Professor Alan Kafka explains why the earth shakes, even in New England. Tuesday night, Westport Observatory, 8pm. was-ct.org/events/al... #Earthquake #Seismology #WestportObservatory #WestportCT

Seismograph chart from Westport Astronomical Society showing seismic activity over 60 minutes with marked earthquakes near Kermadec Islands, Solomon Islands, and Sumatra.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Finally Spring... and Summer and Fall! The April 2026 Field of View is here — astrophotography, Observatory events, science lectures & more. Read it today! mailchi.mp/was-ct/fo... #WAS #FieldOfView #Astrophotography #Astronomy #Stargazing #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety

WAS members set up telescopes at dusk near buildings with red-lit trees in the background under a starry sky.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The clouds called dibs on the sky tonight, 4/15. The universe will still be there next week. Come find us at our next WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party! was-ct.org #Astronomy #StarParty #Westport #Connecticut #Stargazing #WAS #NightSky #WestportObservatory

White observatory tower with a dome next to several small white utility buildings under a cloudy sky surrounded by trees.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Why do earthquakes strike the Eastern US so far from any fault line? Join us at the Westport Observatory for a lecture by renowned seismologist Prof. Alan Kafka! Also live on YouTube & Zoom. was-ct.org/events/al... #Earthquake #Seismology #Westport #WestportObservatory

Map showing earthquake epicenters in the Eastern US with concentric circles highlighting New York City, promoting a lecture on regional seismic activity.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Our seismometer caught last night's M5.7 Nevada earthquake from 2,700 miles away! The seismic waves hit our Westport station loud and clear. We don't just watch the skies — we watch the ground too! www.nytimes.com/inte... #Earthquake #Nevada

Seismic graph showing stable activity with a sudden spike around 50 minutes on April 14, 2026, recorded by WSPT HHZ sensor.

Map showing the epicenter of a 5.7 magnitude earthquake near Reno, Nevada, on April 13 at 6:29 p.m.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🚀 Artemis 2 splashes down tonight at 8:07 p.m. ET off San Diego! All 4 astronauts expected safely aboard a Navy ship within 2 hours. History in the making! 🌊🌕 spacenews.com/nasa-p... #Artemis2 #NASA #Orion #Splashdown

Close-up view of a spacecraft module with a solar panel orbiting near the detailed, cratered surface of a half-lit moon against a black space background.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Star Party TONIGHT 4/8 at Westport Observatory! No Moon = perfect deep sky views. Orion sets, Venus shines, Jupiter glows. Open after 8pm! 👉 was-ct.org/programs/... Photo: WAS Member Dr. Steven Labkoff #StarParty #WestportObservatory #NightSky #LookUp #WestportCT

Long-exposure photo of star trails circling above a white observatory dome surrounded by dark forest trees at night.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

🌕 History made TODAY! Artemis 2 flies around the Moon & breaks the record for farthest humans from Earth — surpassing Apollo 13's 1970 mark. Four astronauts. One epic lunar flyby. 🔗 nasa.gov/artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #Moon

Full moon visible through a spacecraft window surrounded by complex control panels and wiring inside the cabin.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We celebrated Artemis II at our observatory launch party — and NASA delivered! 🚀 The crew is heading through the magnetotail, uncharted territory for humans, toward an electrified, moondust-storming Moon. spaceweather.com/ #ArtemisII #NASA #MoonMission

Visualization of Earth's magnetic field lines interacting with solar wind in space.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Clouds cancel star party — but we're watching a rocket go to the Moon instead! Artemis II Watch Party TONIGHT. Classroom opens 5:30 PM, liftoff 6:24 PM ET. Westport Observatory. See you there! #ArtemisII #NASA #WestportObservatory #WAS

Artemis II rocket on launch pad ready for liftoff during Westport Astronomical Society watch party announcement.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🔭 Tonight! WAS member Carl Lancaster presents a deep dive into N.I.N.A. — the free software that automates your imaging night. 7:30 PM, Westport Observatory. Seating is limited — register now! 👉 was-ct.org/events/nina #Astrophotography #NINA #Astronomy

Promotional poster for a Westport Astronomical Society event on installing and using N.I.N.A. software, featuring a cosmic background and event details.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

NASA targets April 1st for Artemis II — first crewed Moon mission since Apollo. A CME arrives right at liftoff, but looks like a glancing blow. Wildcard: sunspot AR4405 could still flare. 🌞 👉 spaceweather.com/ #Artemis2 #NASA #SolarStorm

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Our new AllSky Camera has a preview of the clouds we expect tonight, 3/25. The Westport Observatory's Weekly Wednesday Star Party is CANCELLED. Fingers crossed we see you next Wednesday! was-ct.org #StarParty #WestportObservatory #AllSkyCamera #WestportCT #WAS

Fisheye sky view from Westport, Connecticut, showing faint stars and tree silhouettes around the horizon at dusk.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Our USGS seismic equipment picked up the M 7.5 earthquake near Neiafu, Tonga this morning! Curious about earthquakes in New England? Alan Kafka visits us in April. was-ct.org/events/al... #Earthquake #NewEngland #Seismology #WestportObservatory

Seismograph chart from Westport Astronomical Society showing red, blue, and black waveform spikes over a 60-minute period ending at noon UTC on March 24, 2026.

Map showing an earthquake epicenter marked by a star near Tonga, with concentric circles indicating affected areas in the South Pacific Ocean.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

M6.7 earthquake at 8:16 AM ET on the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, ~1,900 miles from Westport Observatory — detected on our USGS equipment. No tsunami threat. was-ct.org/science/s... #Earthquake #MidAtlanticRidge #USGS #NoTsunami #WestportObservatory

Seismic recording showing calm blue and green lines and a sharp red waveform surge starting at 30 minutes, March 21, 2026.

Map showing the eastern coast of the United States and the North Atlantic Ocean with a star marking a location in the ocean east of the U.S

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Bittersweet news — our 2026 Messier Marathon at Westport Observatory is cancelled. It's the first day of spring and the clouds & rain are right on cue! Clear skies ahead! was-ct.org #MessierMarathon #WestportObservatory #Astronomy #Stargazing #Equinox #Spring #Messier

Tall observatory tower illuminated by warm light from an open door against a cloudy night sky.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

One day past the equilux, the Westport Observatory opens tonight at 8 PM for a final winter sky viewing. New moon means ideal conditions for galaxies, nebulae, and planets Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus. Dress warm. was-ct.org/programs/... #WestportObservatory #NewMoon #Equilux #StarParty

Large telescope mounted inside a red-lit observatory dome under a starry night sky.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

WAS welcomes back Dr. Lisa Upton to our science lecture series! How well did we predict Solar Cycle 25 — and what comes next? Tonight, March 17 at 8PM in our classroom. was-ct.org/events/so... #Astronomy #SpaceWeather #SolarCycle25 #Heliophysics #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety

Graph showing solar activity cycles with a fiery sun background, promoting a lecture by Dr. Lisa Upton on March 17, 2026.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Friend of WAS Al Papsun's photo show this Saturday March 21, 2–5 PM at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford! 50+ photos, live jazz, free food & 20% of proceeds go to the hospice. Come support! #Photography #CTEvents #Branford #ArtForACause

Poster announcing Al Papsun's Cosmos photography exhibit and reception on March 21 from 2-5 PM at Connecticut Hospice.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

A couple of small Connecticut earthquakes showed up on the seismic equipment at the Westport Observatory this morning, 3/15. You can see the 2.1M and 1.9M blips at 8:21AM and 8:26AM on the right side of the graph. patch.com/connecticu... #Earthquake #Connecticut #USGS #EarthScience #WestportCT

Three horizontal waveform graphs in blue, red, and green showing seismic data from Westport, CT, with time on the x-axis and amplitude on the y-axis.
HHZ = vertical
HH1 = North/South
HH2 = East/West

Map showing southern Connecticut including New Haven, Bridgeport, and surrounding towns near Long Island Sound.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The WAS March Field of View is here! Astrophotography, HVAC upgrades (thanks Gault Family Companies!), a new all-sky camera & more. Plus star parties and an astrophotography class later this month! mailchi.mp/was-ct/fo... #WestportAstronomicalSociety #Astronomy #Astrophotography #WestportCT #Gault

White observatory tower with a dome and adjacent white buildings on a grassy field under a cloudy sky, surrounded by trees.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Major upgrade at the Westport Observatory — made possible by Gault Family Companies, who covered 50% of our new mini-split systems! A huge thank you to the Gault team for their professionalism, and to our amazing members! 💙 #WestportObservatory #CommunitySupport #LocalBusiness #Gault

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

WAS welcomes back Dr. Lisa Upton (SwRI). How well did we predict Solar Cycle 25; and what comes next? Join us March 17 at 8PM. was-ct.org/events/so... #Astronomy #SolarPhysics #SpaceWeather #SolarCycle25 #Heliophysics #STEM #WomenInSTEM #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety

Poster for 'Riding the Solar Cycle' lecture by Dr. Lisa Upton, featuring solar activity graph and fiery sun image, scheduled March 17, 2026.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🌧️ We expect clouds, rain, and a chance of thunder this evening (3/11). Unfortunately the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is cancelled tonight. We'll try again next week! was-ct.org #WestportObservatory #WAS #StarParty #WestportCT

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

WAS member Carl Lancaster presents N.I.N.A. - a presentation on free astrophotography automation software! March 31st, 7:30 PM, Westport Observatory. Very limited seating — register now! was-ct.org/events/nina #Astrophotography #NINA #WestportObservatory

Promotional banner for a live classroom session on installing and using N.I.N.A. astronomy software, hosted by Carl Lancaster on March 31, 2026.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A 2.3M earthquake was detected near Sleepy Hollow, NY this morning at 10:17 a.m. — picked up by the USGS seismometer at the Westport Observatory. Sleepy Hollow sits about 30 miles from the Connecticut border. Did you feel it? patch.com/connecticu... #Earthquake #NewYork #Connecticut #USGS

Three seismograph readings in blue, red, and green showing a distinct seismic event spike on March 10, 2026, from Westport, CT, USA.
HHZ = vertical
HH1 = North/South
HH2 = East/West

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Westport Observatory Director BOB MEADOWS optimistically believes there's a chance we could see some stars tonight 3/4, so the WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party is back on! If you see clouds at your home, it's best to find another activity. was-ct.org/programs/... #WestportObservatory #StarParty

Silhouette of BOB MEADOWS peering into a large telescope against a star-filled night sky with an orange horizon.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Star Party Update – March 4th The Westport Observatory is socked in with clouds again tonight, so we're calling off this week's WAS Weekly Wednesday Star Party. Mother Nature had other plans! See you next Wednesday. #WestportObservatory #WAS #StarParty #Astronomy #WestportCT

Aerial view of a white observatory tower with a domed roof surrounded by dry trees and grassy fields.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🌕🔴 Blood Moon Tuesday morning — East Coast good luck! Moon rises already in totality... straight into clouds. ☁️😭 Classic New England. 📖 skyandtelescope.org/... #BloodMoon #LunarEclipse #WestportCT #March3

Diagram showing the stages of the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, with times for moon entering and leaving penumbra and umbra.

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Westport Observatory @westportastro.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Homework battles at your house? Reinforcements have arrived. The Westport Library are offering Near Peer Homework Help — high school students on site to help elementary and middle school kids. 🗓 Monday–Thursday westportlibrary.org/... #WestportLibrary #WestportCT #StudentSupport #NearPeer

Teacher in a yellow sweater helping a young boy read a colorful book in a school library setting.

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