Quadrantids Meteor Shower
Lie flat on your back to take in as much of the sky as possible. No telescope needed! The Class 2 skies at Golddigger are a total game-changer for this Meteor Shower; you'll see details urbanites miss. Look for the crisp windows between winter storms when the air is scrubbed of all dust and haze. For the best experience, Klamath Falls observers should aim for Golddigger to escape the most intense local glares.
Optimal Window
Jan 3–4, roughly 2:00–6:00 AM local time
Recommended Gaze
North to northeast sky, away from city lights
Wolf Moon Supermoon
Try to catch the moonrise or moonset to see the 'Moon Illusion' making it appear massive against the horizon. This is a high-magnitude event for Klamath Falls residents, as the dark horizons at Golddigger will reveal the full depth of the target. Coastal mist can be a challenge; choosing a site with even a few hundred feet of elevation is a tactical advantage. A drive out of Klamath Falls toward Golddigger will significantly improve your chances of spotting the fainter details of this event.
Optimal Window
Evening through dawn
Recommended Gaze
Rises in the east, sets in the west
Jupiter at Opposition
This is the best time for high-magnification viewing. Use a 2x Barlow lens if you have one. This is a high-magnitude event for Klamath Falls residents, as the dark horizons at Golddigger will reveal the full depth of the target. The marine layer provides a natural 'heat sink,' resulting in exceptionally steady planetary views for coastal observers. A drive out of Klamath Falls toward Golddigger will significantly improve your chances of spotting the fainter details of this event.
Optimal Window
Sunset through sunrise
Recommended Gaze
East after sunset, south at midnight
Moon & Mars Conjunction
Check the alignment early; some conjunctions happen low on the horizon and set quickly. The Class 2 skies at Golddigger are a total game-changer for this Conjunction; you'll see details urbanites miss. The marine layer provides a natural 'heat sink,' resulting in exceptionally steady planetary views for coastal observers. Getting away from the urban dome and heading toward Golddigger will make this celestial roadmap truly pop.
Optimal Window
Shortly after sunset
Recommended Gaze
Southwest sky
Six-Planet Evening Alignment
Start from the brightest planet and use it as a 'jumping point' to find the fainter ones in the line. This is a high-magnitude event for Klamath Falls residents, as the dark horizons at Golddigger will reveal the full depth of the target. Coastal mist can be a challenge; choosing a site with even a few hundred feet of elevation is a tactical advantage. For the best experience, Klamath Falls observers should aim for Golddigger to escape the most intense local glares.
Optimal Window
30–75 minutes after sunset
Recommended Gaze
West to southwest sky along the ecliptic
Total Lunar Eclipse
Watch the colors shift from copper to deep blood-red as the Earth's shadow fully consumes the lunar surface. This is a high-magnitude event for Klamath Falls residents, as the dark horizons at Golddigger will reveal the full depth of the target. Coastal mist can be a challenge; choosing a site with even a few hundred feet of elevation is a tactical advantage. Getting away from the urban dome and heading toward Golddigger will make this celestial roadmap truly pop.
Optimal Window
Late night Mar 2 into early morning Mar 3 (best in western U.S.)
Recommended Gaze
South to southwest sky
Moon, Venus & Pleiades Grouping
Wide-field eyepieces are best here to frame both celestial bodies in the same view. The Class 2 skies at Golddigger are a total game-changer for this Conjunction; you'll see details urbanites miss. Colder offshore winds can sharpen celestial focus, though watch for rapid dew accumulation on your tripod. For the best experience, Klamath Falls observers should aim for Golddigger to escape the most intense local glares.
Optimal Window
30–90 minutes after sunset
Recommended Gaze
West-northwest sky
Lyrids Meteor Shower
Look about 45 degrees away from the radiant point for the longest, most dramatic tail streaks. The Class 2 skies at Golddigger are a total game-changer for this Meteor Shower; you'll see details urbanites miss. Coastal mist can be a challenge; choosing a site with even a few hundred feet of elevation is a tactical advantage. A drive out of Klamath Falls toward Golddigger will significantly improve your chances of spotting the fainter details of this event.
Optimal Window
Late night Apr 21 through dawn Apr 22
Recommended Gaze
Northeast sky
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Patience is key—meteors often come in 'bursts' followed by quiet lulls. Because Golddigger offer such pristine regional darkness, expect this event to have significantly higher contrast. Coastal mist can be a challenge; choosing a site with even a few hundred feet of elevation is a tactical advantage. A drive out of Klamath Falls toward Golddigger will significantly improve your chances of spotting the fainter details of this event.
Optimal Window
May 5–6, roughly 3:00–5:30 AM local time
Recommended Gaze
East to southeast sky
Venus & Jupiter Conjunction
Check the alignment early; some conjunctions happen low on the horizon and set quickly. The Class 2 skies at Golddigger are a total game-changer for this Conjunction; you'll see details urbanites miss. Nighttime inversions near the coast often trap steady air, making this a prime window for high-magnification moon study. For the best experience, Klamath Falls observers should aim for Golddigger to escape the most intense local glares.
Optimal Window
Just after sunset
Recommended Gaze
West-northwest sky
Mercury, Venus & Jupiter Alignment
Start from the brightest planet and use it as a 'jumping point' to find the fainter ones in the line. Because Golddigger offer such pristine regional darkness, expect this event to have significantly higher contrast. Haze is common in the warmer months; use a light-pollution filter to gain back contrast for these types of events. For the best experience, Klamath Falls observers should aim for Golddigger to escape the most intense local glares.
Optimal Window
20–45 minutes after sunset
Recommended Gaze
West-northwest sky
Perseids Meteor Shower
Patience is key—meteors often come in 'bursts' followed by quiet lulls. This is a high-magnitude event for Klamath Falls residents, as the dark horizons at Golddigger will reveal the full depth of the target. Haze is common in the warmer months; use a light-pollution filter to gain back contrast for these types of events. For the best experience, Klamath Falls observers should aim for Golddigger to escape the most intense local glares.
Optimal Window
Late night Aug 11 through dawn Aug 12
Recommended Gaze
Northeast sky
Partial Lunar Eclipse
The temperature may drop noticeably during the event; having an extra layer ready is a veteran move. Because Golddigger offer such pristine regional darkness, expect this event to have significantly higher contrast. Summer transparency usually peaks around 2 AM when the day's rising heat has finally radiated away. A drive out of Klamath Falls toward Golddigger will significantly improve your chances of spotting the fainter details of this event.
Optimal Window
Late evening into early morning
Recommended Gaze
South to southwest sky
Saturn at Opposition
This is the best time for high-magnification viewing. Use a 2x Barlow lens if you have one. This is a high-magnitude event for Klamath Falls residents, as the dark horizons at Golddigger will reveal the full depth of the target. The marine layer provides a natural 'heat sink,' resulting in exceptionally steady planetary views for coastal observers. A drive out of Klamath Falls toward Golddigger will significantly improve your chances of spotting the fainter details of this event.
Optimal Window
Sunset through sunrise
Recommended Gaze
East after sunset, south at midnight
Four-Planet Morning Alignment
Start from the brightest planet and use it as a 'jumping point' to find the fainter ones in the line. The Class 2 skies at Golddigger are a total game-changer for this Planetary Alignment; you'll see details urbanites miss. Coastal mist can be a challenge; choosing a site with even a few hundred feet of elevation is a tactical advantage. Getting away from the urban dome and heading toward Golddigger will make this celestial roadmap truly pop.
Optimal Window
90–30 minutes before sunrise
Recommended Gaze
East to southeast sky
Mars & Jupiter Conjunction
A rare photo opportunity. Use a tripod and a 2-3 second exposure to capture both objects clearly. Because Golddigger offer such pristine regional darkness, expect this event to have significantly higher contrast. The marine layer provides a natural 'heat sink,' resulting in exceptionally steady planetary views for coastal observers. Getting away from the urban dome and heading toward Golddigger will make this celestial roadmap truly pop.
Optimal Window
Pre-dawn hours
Recommended Gaze
East-southeast sky
Geminids Meteor Shower
Avoid using binoculars; you'll want the widest field of view (your naked eyes) to catch fast streaks. The Class 2 skies at Golddigger are a total game-changer for this Meteor Shower; you'll see details urbanites miss. Look for the crisp windows between winter storms when the air is scrubbed of all dust and haze. For the best experience, Klamath Falls observers should aim for Golddigger to escape the most intense local glares.
Optimal Window
Late night Dec 13 through dawn Dec 14
Recommended Gaze
East to overhead
December Supermoon
Even in a bright city, a Supermoon provides enough contrast for great smartphone photography through an eyepiece. This is a high-magnitude event for Klamath Falls residents, as the dark horizons at Golddigger will reveal the full depth of the target. Look for the crisp windows between winter storms when the air is scrubbed of all dust and haze. For the best experience, Klamath Falls observers should aim for Golddigger to escape the most intense local glares.
Optimal Window
Evening through dawn
Recommended Gaze
East at moonrise, west at moonset