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*We will keep you updated on events etc.

Events will be added at a later date

Events will be added at a later date

【During the period】
“Midwinter kotatsu club” in progress
For more information, please check the announcement page.

【1 day】　New Year's Day Kanbokai
The parking lot and lawn will be open to the public from 6:00 to 8:00 in the early morning.
Enjoy the first sunrise of the new year.
The expected time for the first sunrise of the year at the observatory is around 7:20.

【Four days】　Maximum day of the Shibungid meteor shower
One of the three major meteor showers, the Shibungid meteor shower, will reach its peak.

【15th day】　The Geminid meteor shower is at its peak

【The 23rd】　The Ursa Minor meteor shower is at its peak

【The 13th】　Northern Taurus meteor shower maximum
【18th】　Maximum Leonids meteor shower

【The 22nd】　Orionids meteor shower maximum

【27th】　later month(13th night)

【29th　tomorrow morning】　partial lunar eclipse
Part of the moon is hidden in the Earth's shadow
The maximum eclipse will be around 5:14 tomorrow morning.

【29th】　Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon
A moon viewing party will be held at the observatory.
In addition to the full moon, you can enjoy Saturn and bright stars.
On the day of the event, a special menu of zenzai and matcha sets will be sold by reservation.
We look forward to your reservations and your visit.
Moon viewing
Event date:September 29, 2020(Friday)
　Time　:From 19:30 to 21:30(Reception starts at 19:00)
Participation fee:500 yen for high school students and above, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students, free for preschoolers
Reservation required.:We accept inquiries by phone or email.
　　　　　　　Phone number 0967-82-3300
　　　　　　　Email ymt-astroseiwa@town.yamato.kumamoto.jp
Other:Zenzai/Matcha set (reservation required, first 30 people) Price: 600 yen
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

12th"Perseid meteor shower Kanbokai』\
Date and time:Saturday, August 12, 2020, from 20:00 to 22:30
　　*Canceled or shortened in case of bad weather　　*The holding decision will be decided at noon on the day
Venue:Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory　
Content:Astronomical observation (observation room,terrace),Starry sky commentary twice(Lawn open space),mini bazaar
Participation fee:500 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students

7th Tanabata

Venus shines in the western sky.
【21 days】　summer solstice　sunrise:around 5:10　sunset:Around 19:20
【The 22nd】　Moon, Venus and Mars approach

5th Aquarius η (Eta) meteor shower peak
Penumbral lunar eclipse around 2:00 a.m. on the 6th

【During Golden Week】
【Hotel guests only】Hand-made kite gifts for users with children

【The 23rd】　The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak in April.

【early March】
Venus and Jupiter are very close in the western sky.

【Comet Zhitiev】
The comet was discovered in March 2022 and will make its closest approach to Earth on February 2nd.
In the future, we will move further and further away from the earth.

【first sunrise view】
The parking lot and lawn will be open to the public from 6:00 to 8:00 in the early morning.
Enjoy the first sunrise of the new year.
The expected time for the first sunrise of the year at the observatory is around 7:20.

1st Mars closest approach
It shines brightly among the winter constellations.

14th Geminid meteor shower peak
We are planning to extend our business hours on the day of the day.

【8th・Total Lunar Eclipse Observation】
　Open from 17:30 to 21:30
Please see the notice column.
【From the 7th Kotatsu Kanboukai】
　Details will be announced in the announcement column

The 10th(Saturday)
Mid-Autumn Moon (15th night).
Please enjoy the moon viewing.

11th(mountain day)
Seiwa Plateau Star Watching