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The starry sky in July 2024

SUN AND MOON On the 20th of the previous month, the sun reached its highest point in the sky at noon and is now sinking again. The length of the day in Zweibrücken decreases over the course of the month from...

The starry sky in June 2024

Due to the short nights, the observatory will remain closed at night in June. However, a few Sundays are planned on which the observatory will open between 14:00 and 16:00 for solar observation. The dates can be...

The starry sky in May 2024

Due to the increasing length of the day, the useful observation times during the month of May are reduced from five hours at the beginning to just two hours at the end of the month. This would mean that the start of observations of galaxies...

Increased solar activity in 2024

At this point I would like to warn you never to look into the sun with binoculars or a telescope without protection! There is a high risk of serious eye damage! Solar activity is almost at the peak of its 11-year...

The equinox

On the day of the equinox, also known as the equinox, the sun is exactly over the equator. This happens twice a year, once in spring and once in fall. The equinox in spring is also known as...

The starry sky in April 2024

Due to the later onset of twilight, the observatory opens on Friday evening in April one hour later at 9:00 p.m., assuming a cloudless night sky.Due to the irregular distribution of activity, this year's maximum of the Lyrids will occur on the morning of...

The starry sky in March 2024

Due to the later onset of twilight, the observatory will only open one hour later on Friday evening at 8 pm, assuming a cloudless night sky. This year's changeover to summer time will take place on the last weekend of...