Stargazing and astronomy on Hawaii

Hawaiians have an ancient and deep connection with astronomy: stars helped them navigate the ocean and helped them find Hawai'i!

Today this connection still persists, and the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island is one of the best places in the world to observe the stars! You can even visit the summit yourself!

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Lahaina Noon in Hawaiʻi: When and Where to see it (2025)

Did you know there’s a moment in Hawaiʻi when your shadow completely disappears? This rare tropical phenomenon, known as Lāhainā Noon, happens only twice a…

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13 Great Spots for Stargazing in Hawaiʻi (all islands)

From secluded beaches to dark volcanic summits, the BEST stargazing spots on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, and the Big Island selected for their dark skies and…

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Haumea: Dwarf Planet and Hawaiian Goddess

Haumea is a dwarf planet in our solar system named after the Hawaiian goddess of fertility and childbirth. Haumea was first discovered by the Keck…

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Lunar Eclipse 101

Learn about the significance of the moon in Polynesian culture, why our white moon becomes dark red during a lunar eclipse, and more lunar eclipse…

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