The Adler ‘Scope

What’s in the sky in January, 2026? What to know about the wolf supermoon and Earth’s perihelion, how to see the planets, and the Moon Pleiades conjunction!

What exactly are gravitational waves and how have they changed the field of astronomy? Adler Astronomer, Dr. Michael Zevin, explains how gravitational waves allow us to hear the sounds of spacetime and how they will lead to new discoveries.

Now showing Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side Of The Moon” immersive dome show in a limited-time year-long run.

The Adler Zooniverse has been selected for a 2025 Humanities and AI Virtual Institute (HAVI) award from Schmidt Sciences.

What’s in the sky in December, 2025? How to see the cold supermoon, the Geminid and Ursid meteor showers, the winter solstice and planets.

The best winter activity in Chicago? Sitting down and looking up at the sparkly constellations that fill our winter skies.

Must see exhibits and winter experiences at one of your favorite Chicago attractions, the Adler Planetarium.

What’s in the sky in November 2025? How to see the beaver supermoon, the Leonid meteor shower, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury.

The newest exhibit, Stars Aligned, explores the connected histories of astronomy and astrology in the early modern period.

Answering universe-sized questions, including what we know (and don’t know) about dark matter and dark energy, and how it involves the Big Bang.