Coming soon to an observatory near you (ONU) - "Asteroids and Occultations"
Several events are scheduled at the Ohio Northern University observatory this spring.
On Friday, March 21, from 8 to 10 p.m. is a public event titled " "Asteroids and Occultations."
The observatory website notes that on the morning of Tuesday, April 15, there will be a total lunar eclipse. No observatory event is planned because of the late hour. Totality begins around 3:06 a.m. EDT and continues until 4:24 EDT. It should be a beautiful sight, with Saturn, Mars and Spica all within 23 degrees of the Moon.
• Friday, April 18, 9-11 p.m.. - Public Event. "Mars near opposition."
• Friday, May 2, 9-11 p.m. - Public Event. "Saturn near opposition."
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Norma Mathews Wilhelm was an elementary school teacher and homemaker
- July 27 blood drive at Ada Community Visiting Nurses
- Alger Public Library BBQ fundraiser tickets on sale
- July 18 Dog Days of Summer event in Kenton
- New communication platform adopted by Ada Schools
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Ohio EPA issues Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfires
- UPDATE July 15 boil water advisory lifted for 700-800 blocks of S. Johnson St.
- Murder trial of Donna Jo Miller postponed until December
- June 2026 Hardin County rainfall reports
- Sept. 22-24 Farm Science tickets on sale
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