rancho mirage observatory

Best Way to See the Stars (Without a Fuss)

We recommend the best place to pitch your tent under the stars in the desert, and where is the best place to view bighorn sheep.

Steven Biller Attractions, Best Of, Current PSL

See the stars at the Rancho Mirage Observatory, discover the best place to pitch your tent in the desert, and where to view bighorn sheep.

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Sky Watch: Fly Me to the Moon

The moon will approach its “perigee,” or the closest point in orbit to Earth, on July 13 when the moon reaches its full phase. Keep an eye to the sky.

Eric McLaughlin Attractions, Current Guide

The moon will approach its “perigee,” or the closest point in orbit to Earth, on July 13 when the moon reaches its full phase. Look for it.

Moon

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.

Eric McLaughlin Attractions, Current Guide

A beautiful, waning crescent moon will glide past a row of planets, passing Saturn, Mars, and finally Jupiter and Venus on April 27.

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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.

Eric McLaughlin Attractions, Current Guide

As twilight fades in the desert this month, viewers can again easily extend a line toward Polaris for an easy and stunning reference north.