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Spring Equinox
The Spring or Vernal equinox occurs in Fort Worth, Texas on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 4:24 pm CDT. This corresponds to Monday, March 20, 2023 at 21:24 UTC. The Vernal equinox occurs when the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of night and day are nearly equal. This is also marks … Continue reading Spring Equinox
New Moon
The New Moon in March occurs at 12:26 p.m. CDT on March 21, 2023.
Full Moon
The April Full Moon (Pink Moon) occurs at 11:37 p.m. CDT on April 5, 2023.
Venus and The Pleiades (M45) Conjunction
Venus is very close to the open cluster of stars known as M45, The Pleiades. This would make a great binocular or photographic target. Look after dark on the evening of April 11, 2023 in the western sky.
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, April 15, 2023, weather permitting. Please see the link below for more information. Park Entrance Fees Adult Day Use: $8 Daily Child 12 Years and Under: Free
New Moon
The New Moon in April occurs at 11:15 p.m. CDT on April 19, 2023.
Lyrids Meteor Shower
The Lyrids will peak on the night of Apr 22–23 (Saturday night-Sunday morning). The moon is not a factor this year. Since the shower is happening on the weekend it should make for a great show weather permitting. The Lyrids produce about 18 meteors an hour at the peak. The meteors from this shower are … Continue reading Lyrids Meteor Shower