EVENT LIST
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 the moon that is illuminated by the Sun is not facing the Earth. Only the dark side of the moon is visible.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
The 2024 Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of August 12 and dawn of August 13. Although the moon will be about 50 percent illuminated, it will set at midnight, so the best viewing conditions will be early in the morning until dawn on the 13th.
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 three nights. However, astronomers regard the moon as full at a precisely defined instant, when the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun in … Continue reading Full Moon
Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, TX will have a star party hosted by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society on Saturday evening August 31, 2024, 8 p.m. 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 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 the moon that is illuminated by the Sun is not facing the Earth. Only the dark side of the moon is visible.
Saturn at Opposition
The ringed 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 of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and its moons.
International Observe the Moon Night
International Observe the Moon Night occurs annually in September or October, when the Moon is around first quarter ― a great phase for evening observing. A first-quarter Moon offers excellent viewing opportunities along the terminator (the line between night and day), where shadows enhance the Moon’s cratered landscape.
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Observers in North and South America, Europe and Africa will have the opportunity to witness a partial lunar eclipse starting at 7:41 p.m. with the peak or maximum eclipse happening at 9:44 p.m. and ending at 11:47 p.m. Central Daylight Time on September 17. A partial lunar eclipse occurs when a portion of the moon … Continue reading Partial Lunar Eclipse
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 three nights. However, astronomers regard the moon as full at a precisely defined instant, when the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun in … Continue reading Full Moon