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Events
2018
April 5 to September 30
Solar
and Dark Sky Programs at Stonehenge Memorial (Maryhill, WA)
Solar show: 4 p.m.
Evening sky show: 8:30 p.m.
While closed for maintenance and upgrades, the Goldendale
Observatory staff will give solar and dark sky interpretive programs at the Stonehenge Memorial located at 87 Stonehenge
Drive. Goldendale Observatory's Stonehenge hours will be 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thursdays through
Sundays. For best experience and to ensure full staff availability, visiting at show times
is recommended. For more information, visit: https://parks.state.wa.us/512/Goldendale-Observatory
June 16
Chris Isaak in concert
at Maryhill Winery Sorry,
both of our rooms are booked the night of this event.
June 17
Michael Franti &
Spearhead in concert at Maryhill Winery Sorry, both of our rooms are booked the night of this event.
August 13-14
Perseids
meteor shower
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour
at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on August 13 & 14, but you may be able to see some meteors any time
from July 23 to August 22. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. Look to the northeast
after midnight.
August 25
Ben Harper &
Charlie Musselwhite in concert at Maryhill Winery Sorry, both of our rooms are booked the night of this event.
October 21-22
Orionids
meteor shower
The Orionids is an average shower producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower
usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular. A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 to
24, and some meteors may be seen any time from October 17 - 25. Best viewing will be to the east after midnight.
November 17-18
Leonids
meteor shower
The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to observe, producing an average of 40 meteors
per hour at their peak. The shower itself has a cyclic peak year every 33 years where hundreds of meteors can be seen each
hour. The last of these occurred in 2001. The shower usually peaks on November 17 & 18, but you may see some meteors from
November 13 to 20. Look for the shower radiating from the constellation Leo after midnight.
December 13-14
Gemenids
meteor shower
Considered by many to be the best meteor shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing
up to 60 multicolored meteors per hour at their peak. The peak of the shower usually occurs around December 13 & 14, although
some meteors should be visible from December 6 to 19. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation
Gemini. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight.
2019
January 3-4
Quadrantids
meteor shower
The Quadrantids are an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The
shower usually peaks on January 3 & 4, but some meteors can be visible from January 1 to 5. Best viewing will be from
a dark location after midnight. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation Bootes.
April 21-22
Lyrids
meteor shower
The Lyrids are an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. These
meteors can produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. The shower usually peaks on April 21 & 22, although
some meteors can be visible from April 16 to 25. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation of Lyra after midnight.
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