EVENT LIST
Spring Equinox
The Vernal equinox occurs Tue, Mar 19, 2024, 10:06 PM Central Daylight Time when the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of night and day are nearly equal. … Continue reading Spring Equinox
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The … Continue reading Penumbral Lunar 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 … Continue reading Full Moon
Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between … Continue reading Total Solar 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 … Continue reading New Moon
Mars & Saturn Morning Conjunction
Before sunrise on Thursday, April 11th Mars and Saturn will have a very nice pairing low in the SE sky in the constellation Aquarius. You'll need an unobstructed view of … Continue reading Mars & Saturn Morning Conjunction
Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, TX will have a star party hosted by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society on Saturday evening, April 13, 2024, 8 p.m. weather permitting. … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party