{"product_id":"evenings-at-pari-1","title":"Evenings at PARI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the wonders of the night sky 🪐\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Earth makes its journey around the Sun, our views of the sky change. Each season brings its own set of wonders to discover. From planets and moons to galaxies and nebulae, even a meteor shower with lights blazing across the sky, something unique and breathtaking is always ready to rise above the horizon. Enjoy our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pari.edu\/about\/dark-sky\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edark skies\u003c\/a\u003e and mountain peaks for breathtaking views of the night sky. Our astronomers will guide your experience and point out the best of what each season has on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarch 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e, 2026 - Jupiter and Orion Night and Spring Equinox\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crescent Moon will set early, providing a dark sky perfect for viewing. Orion the Hunter will be bold in the southwest with tumultuous Betelgeuse shining on his eastern shoulder. We'll take a look at some of the many nebulae hidden in this constellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove Orion will be bright Jupiter in the constellation Gemini the Twins. Our telescopes will reveal its bands and storms and its four largest moons, Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto will surround it like tiny gems in the sky. We'll also explore some of the many other features in the sky on this first night of Spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck-in for Evening Only tickets for this event will be from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApril 24\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e, 2026 - Lyrids Meteor Shower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lyrids offer a quiet elegance rather than a storm. For a few spring nights, tiny grains of ancient comet dust strike Earth’s atmosphere and briefly flare into light, tracing fleeting lines that connect modern observers with millennia of skywatchers who saw the same celestial sparks and wondered at their origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lyrids are one of Earth’s oldest recorded meteor displays, observed for more than 2,700 years. It occurs each April as our planet passes through a stream of debris left behind by Comet C\/1861 G1 (Thatcher). The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Lyra, near the bright star Vega, and typically produce 10–20 meteors per hour under dark skies. Lyrids are known for their fast speeds and occasional bright fireballs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe night will also feature bright Jupiter in the constellation Gemini, and the Moon nearby at an ideal phase for viewing with binoculars. Spring constellations like Boötes the Herdsman and Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, will be rising in the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck-in for Evening Only tickets for this 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMay 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e, 2026 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eta Aquarids arrive each May as Earth glides through the dusty wake of \u003cstrong\u003eHalley’s Comet\u003c\/strong\u003e, colliding with its ancient particles to produce swift, elegant streaks of light. These meteors are among the fastest of the year, hitting our atmosphere at nearly 150,000 miles per hour and often leaving long, glowing trails. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir radiant point is in the constellation Aquarius. If you traced the lines of each streak of light across the sky, it's from there they would seem to point.  And though Aquarius itself won't rise until the early morning, the Eta Aquarids meteors can appear anywhere in the sky at any time of the night.  Since the Moon won't rise until after 2am, the early evening will be the best time to spot them against the deep dark of the moonless sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we watch these tiny grains of ancient comet paint the sky with wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck-in for Evening Only tickets for this 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTicket Types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose how you would like to experience the event\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCabin Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package allows \u003cb\u003eTWO\u003c\/b\u003e people to attend the two-hour, astronomer guided event, plus:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay overnight in one of our well-appointed private cabin rooms. Rooms include private bathrooms, individually controlled heating and cooling, microwave, mini-fridge, Keurig pod compatible coffee maker, and complimentary bottle of wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a PARI provided dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin PARI scientists for event related educational programming after dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay up late if you wish for more observing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a PARI provided breakfast the following morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabin check-in begins at 4:00 pm and ends at 5:00 pm the day of the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional attendees may join you in your cabin room by purchasing the ticket Cabin Additional Adult or Cabin Additional Child as appropriate. These must be purchased with the Cabin Package ticket. If you need to add them after your purchase, please contact us for assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCamping Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ticket allows \u003cb\u003eone \u003c\/b\u003eperson to attend the two-hour, astronomer guided event, plus:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay overnight in your own tent at a campsite at PARI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a PARI provided dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin PARI scientists for event related educational programming after dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay up late if you wish for more observing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a PARI provided breakfast the following morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamp site check-in begins at 4:00 pm and ends at 5:00 pm the day of the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvening and Dinner Ticket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ticket allows \u003cb\u003eone\u003c\/b\u003e person to attend the two-hour, astronomer guided event, plus:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a PARI provided dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin PARI scientists for event related educational programming after dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinner check-in begins at 6:15 pm and ends at 6:30 pm the day of the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvening Only Ticket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ticket allows \u003cb\u003eone\u003c\/b\u003e person to attend the two-hour, astronomer guided event.  See individual event description for event start time, which will depend on sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does this event work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Evenings at PARI events are \u003cb\u003erain or shine\u003c\/b\u003e. If weather or sky conditions do not allow for outdoor viewing, the event will still be held and will include alternate actives. These activities may include a combination of: planetarium shows, presentations or guest speakers, special tours, and hands-on science activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend reviewing our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pari.edu\/visit\/faq\/\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e before purchasing your tickets.  Please take special note that our campus is a dark sky site and outdoor lighting is extremely minimal to preserve the darkness for both viewing and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe viewing portion of the event is outdoors, please dress accordingly for the season and weather.  Viewings are adjacent to a building with heat and restroom facilities.  Seating is provided for the event, though you are welcome to bring your own outdoor folding or camp chairs if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood preference and allergy questions need only be answered if you choose a ticket package that includes meals. No food is provided for ticket types that do not specifically include it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd-on ticket options Cabin Additional Adult and Cabin Additional Child must be added to a Cabin Package purchase. These tickets will not be honored if they are purchased without a Cabin Package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransactions will include a single $6 registration fee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PARI ","offers":[{"title":"March 20 2026 - Jupiter and Orion Night \/ Evening Only","offer_id":43044635574361,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"March 20 2026 - Jupiter and Orion Night \/ Evening and Dinner","offer_id":43220197933145,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"March 20 2026 - Jupiter and Orion Night \/ Camping Package","offer_id":43044635639897,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"March 20 2026 - Jupiter and Orion Night \/ Cabin Package","offer_id":43044635705433,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"March 20 2026 - Jupiter and Orion Night \/ Cabin Additional Adult","offer_id":43044635770969,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"March 20 2026 - Jupiter and Orion Night \/ Cabin Additional Child","offer_id":43044635836505,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"March 20 2026 - Jupiter and Orion Night \/ Dinner Add-on for Evening Only","offer_id":43044635902041,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"April 24 2026 - Lyrids Meteor Shower \/ Evening Only","offer_id":43044635607129,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"April 24 2026 - Lyrids Meteor Shower \/ Evening and Dinner","offer_id":43220197965913,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"April 24 2026 - Lyrids Meteor Shower \/ Camping Package","offer_id":43044635672665,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"April 24 2026 - Lyrids Meteor Shower \/ Cabin Package","offer_id":43044635738201,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"April 24 2026 - Lyrids Meteor Shower \/ Cabin Additional Adult","offer_id":43044635803737,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"April 24 2026 - Lyrids Meteor Shower \/ Cabin Additional Child","offer_id":43044635869273,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"April 24 2026 - Lyrids Meteor Shower \/ Dinner Add-on for Evening Only","offer_id":43044635934809,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"May 8 2026 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower \/ Evening Only","offer_id":43220197998681,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 8 2026 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower \/ Evening and Dinner","offer_id":43220198031449,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 8 2026 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower \/ Camping Package","offer_id":43220198064217,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 8 2026 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower \/ Cabin Package","offer_id":43220198096985,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 8 2026 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower \/ Cabin Additional Adult","offer_id":43220198129753,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 8 2026 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower \/ Cabin Additional Child","offer_id":43220198162521,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 8 2026 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower \/ Dinner Add-on for Evening Only","offer_id":43220198195289,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/0588\/8345\/files\/dark-skys.jpg?v=1770312464","url":"https:\/\/pisgahastronomical.myshopify.com\/products\/evenings-at-pari-1","provider":"PARI ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}