Neighborhoods STAR MAPS
by Allen Barra
Since March is still pretty chilly, it may not seem the ideal time for a nighttime foray into Central Park. But, truth is, fall and winter are the best seasons to view meteor showers and many planets of the Milky Way. And even though you’re in the heart of NYC, many stars and planets can be seen with the naked eye. Tonight, the Urban Park Rangers host “The Night Sky,” a fascinating discussion of our solar system, mixing folklore in with the history. Bundle up!
Sun., March 9, 7 p.m., 2014