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Newsletter April 2026

Date: 29th March 2026

Autumn has arrived. Daylight savings ends on the first Sunday of the month…which is also Easter weekend. Clocks go back… Read more »


March 2026 Newsletter

Date: 26th February 2026

This coming month we’re hoping for clear skies, so we can observe the lunar eclipse on March the 3rd. We also look at the dwarf planet Ceres in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and take a look at the constellations of cancer and Leo. Autumn is getting closer with the Vernal Equinox this month on March the 20th. click below to read the latest Newsletter.


February 2026 Newsletter

Date: 24th January 2026

. Meanwhile, we’re thinking about how to encourage more people to think about light pollution and how to reduce our light “footprint” so there’s some helpful hints in this month’s newsletter.


January 2026 Newsletter

Date: 26th December 2025

The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Skies Group has some exciting projects on the horizon for the year ahead. download the January 2026 newsletter here.


December Newsletter

Date: 3rd December 2025

This month we take a look at the planets We hope you enjoy your Solstice gift fridge magnet from The… Read more »


November Newsletter

Date: 25th October 2025

This month, we take a look at our closest star, the Sun. The constellation of Orion begins to come back… Read more »


October Newsletter

Date: 1st October 2025

This month we focus on our nearest neighbor the Moon. Lots of Moon information and stories to enjoy. Click the… Read more »


September Newsletter

Date: 26th August 2025

Welcome to the September Newsletter for Tahuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary.  You can download the newsletter for your viewing pleasure… Read more »


August Newsletter

Date: 27th July 2025

After looking at a number of sites, we have earmarked the green space south of the skate park as the preferred area for the star compass


Dark Sky Community lighting guide

Date: 12th July 2025

To attain our Dark Sky Community status, it’s crucial to focus on the lighting situation in Glenorchy. We need to encourage homeowners to conduct a personal lighting survey or audit.
Think about the following questions


July Newsletter

Date: 11th July 2025

Meanwhile, the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Skies Group has lots of other projects on the go. At the Matariki Mid-winter Dinner we announced that this year is the year of the Moth.


Tāhuna Glenorchy becomes the 23rd International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Date: 2nd February 2025

Stars Align for Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary was announced today by Dark Sky… Read more »


Tahuna Glenorchy Winterstellar Astronomical site

Date: 21st January 2025

Tahuna Glenorchy was pleased and proud to become the very first Winterstellar Astronomical site on the 30th of November 2024