ANSA NEWS!
Arkansas Natural Sky Association
ANSA is a membership-based 501(c)3 non-profit & the Arkansas chapter of DarkSky International.
👀 August Skywatching tips from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
August Highlights
- Aug. 5: Last Quarter Moon
- Aug. 12: Total solar eclipse across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and part of Portugal; partial eclipse in parts of the U.S.; New Moon
- Aug. 12-13: Perseid meteor shower peak under dark skies
- Aug. 14-16: Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation and shines low in the west after sunset
- Aug. 27-28: Partial lunar eclipse visible from much of North and South America and parts of Europe and Africa
✨ Photo of the Month ✨
June 2026
📸: Gene Porter
"No one owns the light."
Milky Way
June10, 2026 1:07am
East of Moro Bay State Park, AR
Want to help shape the future of immersive astronomy education at UA Little Rock? 🌠
We're hiring a Planetarium Program Manager for the newly renovated Shellam Flake Planetarium.
As part of UA Little Rock's Science Triangle initiative, you'll lead engaging planetarium shows, educational programs, community outreach, and immersive STEM experiences that inspire learners of all ages across Arkansas.
If you're passionate about astronomy, science communication, and public engagement, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply through Workday: uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Little-Rock/Program-Manager-for-Planetarium_R0088142
