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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.

  • Total Solar Eclipse

    The first total solar eclipse for mainland Europe since 1999 is visible from parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. This eclipse isn't visible in the DFW area but regions seeing, at least, a partial eclipse include: Europe, North Asia, North/West Africa, much of the northeast in North America and the northern portions of the Pacific, … Continue reading Total Solar Eclipse →

  • 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 →

  • Partial Lunar Eclipse

    During this partial lunar eclipse, the Earth's shadow covers only parts of the Moon, as seen from the DFW area. There are no other locations on Earth where the Moon appears completely covered during this event. The Earth's shadow covers a large portion of the Moon, so this is still a nice sight. Begins: Thu, … Continue reading Partial Lunar Eclipse →

  • 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.

  • Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party

    Dinosaur Valley State Park 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX, United States

    Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, TX will have a star party hosted by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society on Saturday evening  Sept. 12, 2026, 7:00 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

  • Autumnal Equinox

    The Autumnal Equinox occurs when the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal. This is also marks the first day of Fall in the Northern hemisphere.

  • Neptune at Opposition

    The blue giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Neptune.

  • 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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