As the festival culminates its 10th year, it continues to foster literary discussions, cultural exploration, and educational initiatives.
10th Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Begins Jan. 31
An excellent lineup of authors will attend this beloved annual event, happening Jan. 31–Feb. 2 at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory.
An excellent lineup of authors will attend this beloved annual event, happening Jan. 31–Feb. 2 at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory.
Sky Watch: See Three Bright Stars Overhead
Throughout September, turn your eyes to the sky after dark to get a glimpse of the Summer Triangle.
Throughout September, turn your eyes to the sky after dark to get a glimpse of the Summer Triangle.
Sky Watch: See Mars Disappear Behind the Moon
The moon will occult Mars on Jan. 30, and it's the last time this will happen until 2025.
The moon will occult Mars on Jan. 30, and it’s the last time this will happen until 2025.
Sky Watch: Mars Enters Retrograde
In late October, Mars appears to dance across the sky in the opposite direction.
Occasionally, planets appear to move westward in what is called “retrograde” motion. In late October, Mars dances across the sky headed east.
Sky Watch: Scorpius Rising
Near midnight throughout June, the constellation of Scorpius will be at its highest point in the southern sky.
Near midnight throughout June, the constellation of Scorpius will be at its highest point in the southern sky of Greater Palm Springs.
Sky Watch: Twilight Rising Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will occur May 15 for 90 minutes after the moon rises in the east in Greater Palm Springs.
The moon will rise in the east during the evening of May 15, resulting in a total lunar eclipse for 90 minutes followed by a partial eclipse.
Sky Watch: The Moon Dances Along a Trail of Planets
A beautiful, waning crescent moon will glide past a row of planets, passing Saturn, Mars, and finally Jupiter and Venus on April 27.
A beautiful, waning crescent moon will glide past a row of planets, passing Saturn, Mars, and finally Jupiter and Venus on April 27.
Sky Watch: Black Moon
Greater Palm Springs will see the black moon in late March while the rest of the world will be treated in April.
Greater Palm Springs will see the black moon in late March while the rest of the world will be treated in April.
Sky Watch: North Star Exposure
As twilight fades in the desert this month, viewers can again easily extend a line toward Polaris for an easy and stunning reference north.
As twilight fades in the desert this month, viewers can again easily extend a line toward Polaris for an easy and stunning reference north.
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