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  • New Moon

    The new moon happens at 7:25 a.m. on Oct. 21st 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 … Continue reading New Moon →

  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party

    Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX, United States

    Observe stars, planets and constellation through the park telescopes! Learn about constellations and basic astronomy! This is a come and go event. Come by any time between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm! Held at the Lone Star Amphitheater parking area in Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX, 76067. The … Continue reading Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party →

  • Daylight Saving Time Ends

    Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m Sunday morning. Fall back. Set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday evening.

  • Full Moon

    The full moon occurs at 7:19 a.m. on Nov. 5th and 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 … Continue reading Full Moon →

  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party

    Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX, United States

    Observe stars, planets and constellation through the park telescopes! Learn about constellations and basic astronomy! This is a come and go event. Come by any time between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm! Held at the Lone Star Amphitheater in Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX, 76067. The program is … Continue reading Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party →

  • 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 evening  November 15, 2025, 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

  • Leonid Meteor Shower Peak

    The Leonid meteor shower peaks on the night of Novenber 16/17. The moon doesn't rise until a couple of hours before sunrise on the 17th making for good conditions for meteor watching. The best time for these meteors should be after midnight on the 17th but that doesn't mean you can't watch for some on … Continue reading Leonid Meteor Shower Peak →

  • New Moon

    The new moon occurs at 12:47 a.m. on Nov. 20th 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 … Continue reading New Moon →

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