EVENT LIST
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, December 16, 2023, weather permitting. Please see the … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
December Solstice
The Winter Solstice happens on Wednesday, December 21, 2023 at 9:27 pm CST. This corresponds to Wednesday, December 22, 2023 at 03:27 UTC. This is when the sun's zenith is … Continue reading December Solstice
Full Moon
The December Full Moon (Cold Moon) occurs at 6:33 p.m. CST on December 26, 2023.
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 … Continue reading Full Moon
Mercury & Mars Morning Conjunction
Early risers on Saturday morning, January 27th will be treated to three planets low in the southeast. Mercury and Mars will be very close to one another with bright Venus … Continue reading Mercury & Mars Morning Conjunction
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 … Continue reading New Moon
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is not a public holiday. Many people in countries such as the United States celebrate Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New … Continue reading Lunar New Year