EVENT LIST
Events
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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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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 May 16, 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
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Palo Pinto Mts. State Park Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park 100 Park Road 77, Strawn, TX, United StatesPalo Pinto Mountains State Park near Strawn, TX will have a star party hosted by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society on Saturday evening May 16, 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
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Crescent Moon & Venus Evening Conjunction
The thin crescent Moon and Venus are within 3 degrees of each other on the evening of May 18, 2026. Look low in the West after sunset. This will make for a great binocular target and photo opportunity.
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Full Moon – Blue Moon
This is the second Full Moon in May and thus a "blue moon." The moon will no change colors. It will appear just like any other full moon. "Blue Moon" is just the term used to describe the second full moon within a month. Blue moon's happen roughly every 2.5 to 3 years.
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Jupiter & Venus Conjunction
Jupiter and brighter Venus will be about 1.5 degrees a part in Gemini in the western evening sky on June 9, 2026 after sunset. Look for the bright stars Alpha Geminorum, Castor, and Beta Geminorum Pollux, the two bright "heads" of the Gemini twins to the right of Jupiter and Venus.
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Palo Pinto Mts. State Park Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park 100 Park Road 77, Strawn, TX, United StatesPalo Pinto Mountains State Park near Strawn, TX will have a star party hosted by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society on Saturday evening June 13, 2026, 8:30 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
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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.