Forestview Planetarium

01/05/2026

https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/science/celestial-events-moon-2026-calendar

Meteor showers, eclipses, a planetary parade and 13 full moons will be visible in the night sky in 2026. Here’s when to see them.

12/12/2025

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyvkkxxj42o

The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting

10/20/2025

Holiday shows are back at the Forestview Planetarium! Shows will be Monday and Wednesday nights through December. Dates and times are listed below Tickets are available on the Forestview Planetarium Website (https://www.fmsplanetarium.com/).
Cost is $5 per person. If a child can sit on your lap, they are free.

02/25/2025

Forestview Planetarium Laser Shows Begin Tonight!

Tuesday lineup:
5:30-6:30pm Laser Stranger Things (sold out)
6:45-7:45pm Laser Tayor Swift
8:00-9:00pm Laser Rock Monsters

There is still availability this week. Use the link below to pick shows and sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJAj0orMyg_lhZH1dRTLe0XRYcJ8Bqv4wY18LyVB7EgsvTqA/viewform

01/14/2025

Laser Shows are coming back to the Forestview Planetarium. Shows will run from Feb. 25-March 1. Cost is $5 per person. See which shows are available and sign up at the Forestview Planetarium website. (https://www.fmsplanetarium.com/)

10/11/2024

https://www.startribune.com/rare-comet-likely-to-be-visible-to-the-human-eye-in-minnesota-heres-how-to-see-it/601160816

This weekend is the first that the comet emerges from behind the sun in the evening sky.

05/31/2024

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/science/planet-parade-six-planetary-alignment-scn/index.html

A “planet parade” of six planets will appear to align in the sky near dawn on Sunday, but only three will be visible to the naked eye. Here’s how to view the event.

01/03/2024

Sign-Up is now available for the the Solar Eclipse 2024 Show at the Forestview Planetarium! The link below includes information and a sign-up form.

The next solar eclipse cutting through the United States will happen on April, 8 2024.  You are invited to visit the Forestview Planetarium to learn about what causes eclipses, the different kinds of eclipses, the path of the 2024 eclipse, and about the equipment and viewing techniques that make th...

01/01/2024

https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/01/world/full-moons-meteor-showers-eclipses-2024-scn/index.html

Keep an eye on the night sky in 2024 to see full moons and supermoons, meteor showers and solar and lunar eclipses.

10/16/2023

Central Lakes College will be performing the play Silent Sky. Information and dates are listed below and on the CLC performing arts website. (https://www.clcperformingarts.com/)
There will be free Silent Sky Preview shows in the Forestview Planetarium on October 23, 24, and 30th. Two shows nightly at 5pm and 6:30pm. Each show will last about an hour and will explain the science and history behind the play Silent Sky. You can sign up on the Forestview Planetarium website under the tab Silent Sky or you can use this direct link (https://forms.gle/7dhexZMd8c3jpbJo9). If you have questions, you can email Tim Peabody at [email protected] or call (218) 454-6651.

09/13/2023

September is a busy month for celestial events! Check them out in this article!

Curious what's in the night sky this month? Learn about the astronomical events and sightings in the September night sky. (Updated for 2021)