A night sky with Mount Hood in the distance and a lake in the foreground. Stars leave concentric streaks across the sky.

There will be plenty of action in the night sky this year. | Photo by @dreamcapturedimages

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 have 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:

Mt. Tabor Park | Southeast 60th Avenue + Southeast Salmon Street
Rooster Rock State Park | 24 miles east in Corbett
Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint | 24 miles southwest in Hillsboro
Vista House | 40700 Historic Columbia River Hwy., Corbett
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park | 33 miles northwest in Buxton
Larch Mountain | 38 miles east near Bridal Veil

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EVENTS

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Friday, Feb. 3

Hope Village Winter Garage Sale | Friday, Feb. 3-Saturday, Feb. 4 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hope Village Community Center, 1535 S. Ivy St., Canby | Price of purchase | Shop antiques, collectibles, tools, and more to help support improvement projects for a local retirement community.
Bunny Meet and Greet | Friday, Feb. 3 | 12-3 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St., Portland | $11-$14 | Hop on over to this Year of the Rabbit celebration with Rabbit Advocates, a nonprofit that helps rehome the bouncy pets.
Ombra Musici II - The Fiddler on the Roof | Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Portland State University Urban Plaza, Southwest Sixth Avenue and Montgomery Street, Portland | Free | Witness an audio and visual projection of acclaimed violinist Tomás Cotik playing on the side of a building as part of the Portland Winter Light Festival.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Revel Cycle + Fuel Yoga Pop-Up | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 12-1:45 p.m. | Revel Indoor Cycling, 585 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland | $30 | Get your blood pumping in this mash-up fitness class that’s equal parts spin and HIIT; there is a short walk in between, so be sure to bring adequate clothing.
Winterhawks vs. Tri-City Americans | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Winning Way, Portland | $26-$65 | The visitors can try, but they won’t beat the soaring home team.
Oregon 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 7 p.m. | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland | $25-$115 | Enjoy a multicultural night of visual art, craft workshops, and on-stage performances including magic, gymnastics, singing, and more.
Emanuel Ax Plays Beethoven | Saturday, Feb. 4-Monday, Feb. 6 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland | $25+ | Add some virtuosity to your weekend.

Sunday, Feb. 5

“CLUE: On Stage” | Sunday, Feb. 5-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Beaverton Masonic Lodge, 4690 SW Watson Ave., Beaverton | $36-$139 | Will you be the first in the audience to solve the mystery?

Monday, Feb. 6

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Milwaukee Bucks | Monday, Feb. 6 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | $14+ | Dame’s on-fire form will have these Wisconsinites saying, “oh deer.”

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.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

49º | Showers | 64% chance of rain
Someone’s got a wood chip on their shoulder. Stumptown Fil, the Oregon Zoo’s meteorologically clairvoyant beaver, has predicted six more weeks of winter for Portland. Keeper Christina Parr is doubtful. “Last year, Filbert predicted an early spring, and in April we had to close the zoo because of snow and ice.” 🦫

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 7:29 a.m.
Set: 5:20 p.m.

Sports

Count it. Damian Lillard has been named an All-Star for the seventh time in his NBA career. Only Clyde Drexler has represented the Trail Blazers more (he did it eight times) among the league’s elite. Catch this season’s All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 5 p.m. on TNT. 🏀 (KGW)

Opening

Grape Ape, a natural wine bar focusing on wide-ranging glass pours, vino-based cocktails, and vermouth made in house, will open on Southeast Yamhill Street this spring. Bottle shop by day, the 700-sqft space will later shift to sit-down service with tapas to munch on. 🍷 (Eater Portland)

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. 🩸

Number

$715,000. That’s how much federal funding Oregon lawmakers have dedicated to studying the feasibility of moving Mt. Hood Summit Rest Area. The pull-off, east of Government Camp on Highway 26, was originally constructed in the 1950s. Proponents of redevelopment feel increased traffic has created safety issues. 🏔️ (KATU)

Listen

Apple TV will be the new home of MLS Season Pass for the upcoming season, so ahead of kickoff, Apple Music released playlists inspired by each team in the league. The Timbers mix includes sing-a-longs, thematic tunes, and plenty of Portland hits like “Feel It Still” and “Caroline.” 🎵

Kids

Registration for Summer Safari camps at VillaSport Athletic Club in Beaverton opens Saturday, Feb. 4. Starting Monday, June 26, kids ages 5-12 are invited to swim, make crafts with friends, play games, and more. Each of the nine weeks will have a theme, like “Zany Zoology,” “Paint the Wild,” and “Outdoor Excursions.” 🧭

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Shop

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PLAN AHEAD

How bizarre, how bizarre 🎶

A view looking straight across the St. Johns Bridge

Over the river and through the booths, to St. Johns Bizarre we go. | Photo by Joe Mabel

It’s official — the St. Johns Bizarre, North Portland’s fittingly weird bazaar, will return on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

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The street festival, which has been on COVID-related hiatus, draws people from all over the city for a day of free family fun, featuring a large craft fair, live music, delicious beer and food, and more activities.

To become a vendor at the 14th annual event, applications are due Sunday, March 19. Volunteers are also invited to sign up; you’ll be rewarded with a St. Johns Bizarre steel pint cup. Cheers. 🍻

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Ben.

Editor’s pick: I’m not so sure I buy the seasonal declarations from Stumptown Fil... or Punxsutawney Phil. Despite the absurdly cold temperatures we had this week, it seems spring is right around the corner. Daffodils are about to bloom and the birds seem more sprightly with their singing and searching for earthworms.

Hopefully I didn’t just jinx it.

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