EVENT LIST
New Moon
The New Moon in February occurs at 1:09 a.m. CST on February 20, 2023.
Crescent Moon and Jupiter Conjunction
The thin crescent Moon and Jupiter will be very close together (1.2 degrees) with bright Venus just below them after sunset in the west southwest sky on the evening of February 22, 2023. This conjunction will make for a nice view through both binoculars and telescopes.
Jupiter and Venus Conjunction
Jupiter and Venus are within half a degree of each other or roughly the diameter of the full Moon after sunset in the southwest sky on the evening of March 1, 2023.
Full Moon
The March Full Moon (Worm Moon) occurs at 6:42 a.m. CST on March 7, 2023.
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, March 11, 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
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2:00 a.m Sunday morning. Spring forward. Set your clocks forward one hour before bed on Saturday evening.
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.