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June Solstice
The summer solstice occurs when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the June solstice, it reaches its northernmost point. When this occurs the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Full Moon
A full moon is opposite the sun in its orbit around Earth. Its sunlit side is entirely visible from Earth. The moon appears full to the eye for two to three nights. However, astronomers regard the moon as full at a precisely defined instant, when the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun in … Continue reading Full Moon
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Mars & Uranus Morning Conjunction
The first days on July will see Mars closing in on the planet Uranus. On the morning of July 4, 2026 the planet's Mars and Uranus will be extremely close together in the predawn sky about an hour before sunrise. Look for the pair in Taurus. Mars can be seen naked-eye but they both should … Continue reading Mars & Uranus Morning Conjunction
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Venus & Regulus Evening Conjunction
The brilliant planet Venus and the brightest star in Leo the loin, Regulus can be seen less than 1 degree apart from each other low in the West after sunset this evening.
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Crescent Moon, Mars & Pleiades Converge
Early on the morning of July 11, 2026 wake up early to see an amazing sight rising in the eastern morning sky. The Pleiades open star cluster (M45) the crescent Moon, red Mars and the bright orangish star Aldebaran in Taurus will be putting on a fantastic show together. Uranus will be in the mix … Continue reading Crescent Moon, Mars & Pleiades Converge
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New Moon
The new moon happens when the moon is in between the Earth and the Sun on its orbital path. The new moon is described as invisible because the part of the moon that is illuminated by the Sun is not facing the Earth. Only the dark side of the moon is visible.
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Full Moon
A full moon is opposite the sun in its orbit around Earth. Its sunlit side is entirely visible from Earth. The moon appears full to the eye for two to three nights. However, astronomers regard the moon as full at a precisely defined instant, when the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun in … Continue reading Full Moon
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Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
Dinosaur Valley State Park 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX, United StatesDinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, TX will have a star party hosted by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society on Saturday evening August 8, 2026, 8:00 p.m. weather permitting. Please see the link below for more information. Park Entrance Fees Adult Day Use: $8 Daily Child 12 Years and Under: Free