EVENT LIST
Full Moon
The July Full Moon (Buck Moon) occurs at 6:40 a.m. CDT on July 3, 2023.
New Moon
The New Moon in July occurs at 1:33 p.m. CDT on July 17, 2023
Full Moon
There are two Full Moon's in August this year. The first ,known as the Sturgeon Moon, occurs at 1:33 p.m. CDT on August 1, 2023.
Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on the night of August 12-13, 2023. Some shooting stars associated with the shower are expected to be visible … Continue reading Perseid Meteor Shower
Dinosaur Valley State Park Perseid 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, August 19, 2023, weather permitting. This star party … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Perseid Star Party
New Moon
The New Moon in August occurs at 4:38 a.m. CDT on August 16, 2023.
Lunar Occultation Of Antares
Occultations occur when the Moon passes in front of another celestial object and temporarily hides or covers it up in the sky. The bright star Antares or Alpha Scorpii which … Continue reading Lunar Occultation Of Antares
Saturn at Opposition
The ringed 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 … Continue reading Saturn at Opposition
Full Moon
The second Full Moon (Blue Moon) in August occurs at 8:37 p.m. CDT on August 30, 2023.