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Pedestrians walking (during Chicagohenge) across a crosswalk while the Sun sets in the distance with the Willis Tower in view.

Understanding Chicagohenge

Wednesday February 25th
Adler Planetarium Staff

The Chicagohenge is a bi-annual event where the cosmos and architecture harmoniously align. Learn about the science behind it all!

Image Caption: The March 13-14, 2025 lunar eclipse at totality. The full Moon appears to be a dark brick red as the Earth’s shadow covers it. Image credit: Adler Planetarium

Adler Skywatch: March 2026

Tuesday February 24th
Karen Donnelly

What’s in the sky in March 2026? The spring equinox, a total lunar eclipse, and chicagohenge, here’s what you need to know.

Adler Planetarium at sunset

10 Things At The Adler Planetarium You Don’t Want To Miss

Monday February 23rd
Rachel Van Clepper

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

Meet Apollo 11 Spacesuit Designer Bob Davidson

Friday February 20th
Aubrey Henretty

Bob Davidson, a fresh-faced college graduate, ready for a challenge, made history joining the team at NASA designing the Apollo 11 astronaut spacesuit.

The March 15, 2022 lunar eclipse at totality. The full Moon appears to be brick red in color as the Earth’s shadow covers it.

A Total Lunar Eclipse

Monday February 16th
Michelle Nichols

Everything you need to know about lunar eclipses, and tips to see the next total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026.

A bright orange full Moon rises behind a rocket on a launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

What Is Artemis II? Launch Date, Crew, And NASA’s Next Moon Mission Explained

Friday February 13th
Michelle Nichols

Adler astronomer Michelle Nichols explains everything you need to know about NASA’a Artemis II mission and gives the latest updates on launch.

Silhouette of a person looking through a small telescope on a tripod at dusk

Adler Skywatch: February 2026

Monday February 9th
Karen Donnelly

What’s in the sky in February, 2026? How to see Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus, and what you need to know about the February annular solar eclipse and Moon phases.

Happy Valentine’s Day “With Love, from the Man on the Moon”

Thursday February 5th
Adler Planetarium Staff

In honor of Valentine’s Day, read about the grand romantic gesture Captain James A. Lovell Jr. made while orbiting the Moon on Apollo 8. 

A couple holds hands while looking at the Atwood Sphere in the Adler Planetarium’s exhibit, Chicago’s Night Sky.

Unique Chicago Date Ideas At The Adler Planetarium

Thursday January 29th

Discover some of the most unique date ideas for couples in Chicago. Enjoy immersive exhibits, space shows, and stunning skyline views of Chicago.

Illustration of two black holes surrounded by disks of gas and dust, spiraling toward each other as they merge. Image Credit: Carl Knox / OzGrav / Swinburne University of Technology

Gravitational Waves And The Search For Hierarchical Black Hole Mergers

Friday January 9th
Adler Planetarium Staff

Dr. Shanika Galaudage explains the past, present, and future of gravitational waves and how recent findings have suggested that black holes can merge multiple times through hierarchical formations.

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