NEXT EVENTS
Dec 2019
![Solar Cycle 25!](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sol-OLA-03102023-scaled.jpg)
Solar Cycle 25!
In December 2019, the Sun entered the new Schwabe Cycle, Solar Cycle 25, SC25. With the reversal of the Sun's magnetic poles, solar activity begins to increase again, consequently increasing the scale and frequency of different phenomena on its surface.
Jul 2024
![Perseus Meteor Shower 2024](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/perseid.jpg)
Perseus Meteor Shower 2024
Every year in August our planet intercepts the orbit of Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. This region of the solar system is populated by debris from the comet [...]
Aug 2024
![Saturn is visible! - Astronomical Observations](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Saturn-13092023-JPG-scaled.jpg)
Saturn is visible! - Astronomical Observations
One the must-see things to observe through a telescope is Saturn, the lord of the rings.
Oct 2024
![Jupter is visible! - Astronomical Observations](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jupiter_final-scaled.jpg)
Jupter is visible! - Astronomical Observations
There are two things considered mandatory in Astronomy, see Saturn and Jupiter through a telescope.
![The Geminids Meteor Shower](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Geminidas.jpg)
The Geminids Meteor Shower
The Geminid Meteor Shower, like the Perseus Meteor Shower, is one of the most anticipated events of the year due to the intensity, brightness and colour of the meteors.
![The Night of Giants!](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NoitedosGigantes_PT.jpg)
The Night of Giants!
On Saturday December 2nd and 9th, the Astronomical Observations session at 20h00 will be dedicated to observe the giant gas planets of our Solar System, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
![Leonids Meteor Shower](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Leonidas.jpg)
Leonids Meteor Shower
The Leonids are generated by the interception of our planet with a cloud of debris created by Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. The peak is expected to occur on the night of November 17-18.
![Comet C/2023 H2](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Comet-C2023-H2-Lemmon-OLA.jpg)
Comet C/2023 H2
On November 11th, comet C/2023 H2 will be just under 29 million kilometers from Earth. Located in the constellation Hercules and with an apparent magnitude [...]
![Partial Lunar Eclipse - October 28th 2023](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/18.jpg)
Partial Lunar Eclipse - October 28th 2023
On October 28th, the Earth will pass between the Moon and the Sun. Consequently, the shadow cast by the Earth will partially eclipse the Moon.
![Orionid Meteor Shower](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/104800895_geminidsteven-e1591222623277.jpg)
Orionid Meteor Shower
The Orionids are produced by fragments of one of the most famous comets in history, Comet 1P/Halley.
![The Night of Giants!](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Jupiter-Saturn-Conjunction-e1591223042627.jpg)
The Night of Giants!
On Saturday October 7th, the Astronomical Observations session at 23h00 will be dedicated to observe the giant gas planets of our Solar System, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
![World Space Week](http://olagoalqueva.pt/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/astronauta-scaled-e1617224867772.jpg)
World Space Week
From October 4th to 10th, we celebrate the World Space Week. Here at OLA we are planning some special surprises for both the Solar Observations [...]