EVENT LIST
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
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
International Observe the Moon Night
International Observe the Moon Night occurs annually in September or October, when the Moon is around first quarter ― a great phase for evening observing. A first-quarter Moon offers excellent … Continue reading International Observe the Moon Night
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Observers in North and South America, Europe and Africa will have the opportunity to witness a partial lunar eclipse starting at 7:41 p.m. with the peak or maximum eclipse happening … Continue reading Partial 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
Neptune at Opposition
The blue giant 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 … Continue reading Neptune at Opposition
Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox occurs Sun, Sep 22, 2024, 7:43 AM Central Daylight Time when the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal. … Continue reading Autumnal Equinox
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 September 28, 2024, 8 p.m. weather permitting. … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
Annular Solar Eclipse – South America
The eclipse will be visible from a narrow path that passes through the Earth’s southern hemisphere. The elipse will begin in the southern Pacific Ocean and cross over Chile and … Continue reading Annular Solar Eclipse – South America