Event

Saturday, March 8 events will feature the TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE occurring on March 13-14 https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/club/wasi/events/116216/.  Know what to expect and learn about the science of this natural phenomenon so you're ready to enjoy it the following week from the comfort of your own location.

PLANETARIUM SHOWS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION WITH THE COUNTY. 
(To register, please call Recreation and Parks at 410-386-2103 or visit https://ccrec.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar.)
[Note:  website is managed by Carroll County.]  To find planetarium shows: 
   1. go to link above and create or log onto your account
   2. click on calendar
   3. choose event to register
   (Walk-ups can only be accomodated after all pre-registrants are admitted and no-shows confirmed 5 minutes after start.  County registration/waiver/payment (cash or check ONLY required.)

The concurrent STAR PARTY does NOT require pre-registration and is FREE to the public!!
Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month for a public star party (follows Planetarium show when available); weather permitting.  Outreach program may be available in event of clouds.

MEMBERS will be present with scopes after the planetarium show, and outside for the star party.

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern

Location: Bear Branch Nature Center
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD 21158

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Bear Branch Nature Center
Monthly meeting and main observing site. Meetings second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm. Planetarium shows 7:30 and 8:30 once per month. Check website for specific dates.

Notes:
Check website during inclement weather.