The Adler ‘Scope

By popular demand, the Adler Planetarium has extended the run of legendary rock band Pink Floyd’s new fulldome planetarium show.

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout January, 2024? Learn about perihelion, the Quadrantids meteor shower and the planets this month!

Breaking Down Barriers To STEAM—a note from our President and CEO, Michelle B. Larson.

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout December 2023? See the Geminid Meteor Shower, the winter solstice, the full cold Moon, and more!

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout November, 2023? When does Daylight Saving time end, how to see Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and the Leonid meteor shower.

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout October, 2023? How to see the October 14 solar eclipse, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and hunter’s Moon!

Throughout history, the awe of solar eclipses have captivated both astronomers and non-astronomers alike. Some even dedicated their lives to studying and chasing eclipses!

Here’s everything you need to know about the October 14, 2023, partial solar eclipse or annular solar eclipse (depending on your location).

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout August 2023? See Chicagohenge, the super harvest Moon, the spring equinox, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury.

What is the difference between a total solar eclipse, an annular solar eclipse, and a partial solar eclipse? We discuss the different types of solar eclipses, what a solar eclipse is, and how to see the October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024 eclipses!