EVENT LIST

Full Moon

The June Full Moon (Strawberry Moon) occurs at 10:43 p.m. CDT on June 3, 2023.

New Moon

The New Moon in June occurs at 11:39 p.m. CDT on June 17, 2023.

June Solstice

The June Solstice occurs on June 21, 2023 at 9:57 am CDT or Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 14:57 UTC. The Summer or June solstice occurs when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the June solstice the Sun reaches its northernmost point and is directly over the Tropic of … Continue reading June Solstice

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 each night from 23 July to 20 August. The moon will not be a factor this year for the peak so fantastic viewing conditions are … Continue reading Perseid Meteor Shower

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