Look at that big, beautiful moon. | Photo by @abecka18
Calling all stargazers. We’ve put together a handy guide of this year’s celestial events so you won’t miss a thing. Grab your calendar, mark down these dates, and start planning your 2023 night sky viewing adventures.
💫 Meteor showers
If you missed the Quadrantid meteor shower on January 3 and 4, fear not — there will be plenty more showers to catch this year. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
Lyrids: April 22-23
Eta Aquarids: May 6-7
Delta Aquarids: July 28-29
Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
Perseids: August 12-13
Draconids: October 7
Orionids: October 21-22
Southern Taurids: November 4-5
Northern Taurids: November 11-12
Leonids: November 17-18
Geminids: December 13- 14
Ursids: December 21-22
🌕 Full moons and supermoons
It may technically be the Year of the Water Rabbit, but it’s also the moon’s year to shine. While most years there are 12 full moons, 2023 will welcome 13 (two will occur in August). Here’s the full list, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
February 5: Snow moon
March 7: Worm moon
April 6: Pink moon
May 5: Flower moon
June 3: Strawberry moon
July 3: Buck moon
August 1: Sturgeon moon
August 30: Blue moon
September. 29: Harvest moon
October 28: Hunter’s moon
November 27: Beaver moon
December 26: Cold moon
📍 Where to go
When choosing a spot to view celestial events, aim for a location that is away from man-made light. Here are some spots that we suggest:
Moxy the Band | Friday, Feb. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $12-$15 | This local experimental pop band takes the stage in support of their debut album, “Dream Feeling.”
Dan Soder | Friday, Feb. 3-Saturday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $30 | Snag a few laughs from the actor-comedian whose credits include “Guy Code” and “Billionaires.”
PBR: Unleash the Beast Tour | Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $15-$125 | Witness a battle between the world’s best riders and toughest bulls.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Cars and Coffee | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 7-9:30 a.m. | El Dorado Hills Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills | Free | Sip on some coffee and show off your classic car — or just admire someone else’s.
What’s New With Webb? | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Aerospace Museum of California, 3200 Freedom Park Dr., North Highlands | Free | Get an update on the deep space telescope since the release of its first images last year.
Sunday, Feb. 5
Ukulele Lessons | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 4-5 p.m. | Two Rivers Cider, 4311 Attawa Ave., Sacramento | Free | Learn to strum a uke as you drink cider and enjoy a rotating food menu.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Punxsutawney Philsaw his shadow yesterday, meaning six more weeks of winter loom. “This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather.”❄️ (CBS Sacramento)
Today Is
National Wear Red Day. This initiative to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease is more than wearing a color. You can also set up a fundraising page and find volunteer options to make a difference in the lives of women across the country. 🫀
Travel
Sacramento International Airportdetailed the $1.3 billion SMForward expansion project this week. Six new developments will begin construction in 2024, adding new gates, parking spaces, walkways, ticket counters, baggage claim carousels, and more. ✈️ (KCRA 3)
Transit
Come on, and take a free ride. West Sac has expanded the free ride program it launched in the summer of 2022. Residents can take advantage through the rideshare app Via on trips to or from the Bryte and Broderick areas. 🚌 (FOX40)
Health
UC Davis has announced the opening of the Institutefor Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics. The goal of the department is to study the effects and benefits of using psychedelics to treat patients suffering from a range of issues, including Alzheimer’s and PTSD. (Sacramento Inno)
Eat
5 Tacos and Beer — a Bay Area-based restaurant that serves exactly what you’d expect — hopes to open its newest spot at 1627 16th St. this summer. The 6,030-sqft building has been empty since its previous tenant,Hot Italian, closed in January 2020. 🌮 (Sac Biz Journal)
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The colors y’all chose were a vast improvement. | Photo by SACtoday Staff.
Earlier this week — after being subjected to the ugly uniforms above — I asked you all what you would name Sac’s NFL team, and what the color scheme would be. You guys came up with some amazing (and aesthetically-pleasing) ideas. Here are some of our favorites:
“Sacramento Senators: red, white, and blue. Sacramento Outlaws: black and yellow. Sacramento Foresters: deep green and brown (my husband’s idea).” — L.
“Sacramento Pioneers & colors should be green & gold. Green for all the trees we have & gold because it was discovered in this area.” — Linda D.
“Name: The Sacramento Capitols. Uniform colors: Navy Blue & Gold.” — Shelly R.
“Would it be weird to call the team something like the Sacramento Rivers? Since we are at the confluence of the American and Sacramento? Colors would be blue and dark grey to represent the rivers. Either that or the Sacramento Bees and the colors would be yellow and black, need to make sure it isn’t gold and black or the Saints would be offended.” — Dan P.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Jordan.
Editor’s pick: So — not to brag — I’m pretty good at escape rooms. I’ve done a few around the city, and I want to knowthe hardest escape room in Sac you’ve done, because I’m looking for a challenge (extra kudos if you remember your completion time — I’m competitive).
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