EVENT LIST
Events
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Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
This year, the peak of the Perseids is expected on the nights of August 12th and 13th.
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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
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Total Solar Eclipse
The first total solar eclipse for mainland Europe since 1999 is visible from parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. This eclipse isn't visible in the DFW area but regions seeing, … Continue reading Total Solar Eclipse
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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
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Partial Lunar Eclipse
During this partial lunar eclipse, the Earth's shadow covers only parts of the Moon, as seen from the DFW area. There are no other locations on Earth where the Moon … Continue reading Partial Lunar Eclipse
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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
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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 evening Sept. 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. weather permitting. … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
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Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox occurs when the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal. This is also marks the first day of … Continue reading Autumnal Equinox
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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