EVENT LIST

Texas Star Party

Prude Ranch 201 Prude Guest Ranch Rd, Fort Davis, TX, United States

The annual Texas Star Party runs May 14th to May 21st in 2023 at the Prude Ranch outside of Fort Davis, Texas.  Registration is required. Please see the link below for all information related to the TSP.

Lunar Occultation of Jupiter

On the morning of May 17, 2023 shortly before sunrise the Moon will pass in front of Jupiter low in the eastern sky. Jupiter will disappear behind the illuminated side of the Moon and reappear from behind the unilluminated side of the Moon. This event will be visible from parts of the Americas and Europe. … Continue reading Lunar Occultation of Jupiter

New Moon

The New Moon in May occurs at 10:55 a.m. CDT on May 19, 2023.

Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX, United States

Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, TX will have a star party hosted by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society on Saturday, May  20, 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

$8

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

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