EVENT LIST
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
Full Moon
The May Full Moon (Flower Moon) occurs at 12:36 p.m. CDT on May 5, 2023.
Texas Star Party
Prude Ranch 201 Prude Guest Ranch Rd, Fort Davis, TX, United StatesThe annual Texas Star Party runs May 14th to May 21st in 2023 at the Prude Ranch outside of Fort Davis, Texas. Registration is required. Please see the link below … Continue reading Texas Star Party
Lunar Occultation of Jupiter
On the morning of May 17, 2023 shortly before sunrise the Moon will pass in front of Jupiter low in the eastern sky. Jupiter will disappear behind the illuminated side … Continue reading Lunar Occultation of Jupiter