EVENT LIST
New Moon
The New Moon in March occurs at 12:26 p.m. CDT on March 21, 2023.
Full Moon
The April Full Moon (Pink Moon) occurs at 11:37 p.m. CDT on April 5, 2023.
Venus and The Pleiades (M45) Conjunction
Venus is very close to the open cluster of stars known as M45, The Pleiades. This would make a great binocular or photographic target. Look after dark on the evening … Continue reading Venus and The Pleiades (M45) Conjunction
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, April 15, 2023, weather permitting. Please see the … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
New Moon
The New Moon in April occurs at 11:15 p.m. CDT on April 19, 2023.
Lyrids Meteor Shower
The Lyrids will peak on the night of Apr 22–23 (Saturday night-Sunday morning). The moon is not a factor this year. Since the shower is happening on the weekend it … Continue reading Lyrids Meteor Shower
Astronomy Day
Astronomy Day is an annual event in the United States and later in other countries, intended to provide a means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, … Continue reading Astronomy Day