4 March 2025
School Program
- Interactive Presentation: Learn about the Earth, Moon, Sun, and our place in the universe!
- Live Stargazing: Spot planets & constellations with a green laser pointer.
- Telescope Viewing: See celestial wonders up close!
If you want some helpful teaching resources you can find them:
Book an Event
Discover the stars like never before and book your stargazing adventure today!
March Stargazing
All month see the king of the planets & the red planet shining in the evening sky! Jupiter’s cloud bands look incredible through a telescope.
Micromoon
The moon will be the furthest distance from Earth on these dates.
Does it look smaller to you?
Aurora Watch
Solar activity is increasing-there’s a chance of Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) visible in parts of WA!
April Stargazing
Lyrids Meteor Shower is active from 16th to 25th April and is known for its fast and bright meteors.
Look low to the north east horizon.
Planet Parade
There will be three planets visible
in a conjunction with the crescent Moon. The planets are Venus, Saturn and Mercury.
Noongar Season Bunuru
Western Australia’s Noongar
people follow six seasons. Bunuru, or ‘second summer,’ is the hottest, driest time.
Traditionally, people moved to the coast, relying on seafood and local plants for food.
Space News
9 Australia is building Roo-ver, a special robot that will explore the Moon.
Teaming up with NASA, Aussie experts are using top-notch tech to help it collect regolith (Moon soil) for future space missions.
Upcoming Events
Sunday 2nd March, Bethel Estate
Farm Tour and Stargazing
Event, Gingin/Wanerie
Saturday 22nd March, Three Springs
Stargazing and Movie night
projected up on Wheat Silos
Saturday 22nd March, Off The
Beaten Track Tours WA
Hike and Stargazing night