EVENT LIST
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, May 18, 2024, 8 p.m. weather permitting. … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
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
Jupiter & Mercury Morning Conjunction
Before sunrise on Tuesday, June 4th Jupiter and Mercury will have a very close pairing low in the SE sky in the constellation Taurus. You'll need an unobstructed view of … Continue reading Jupiter & Mercury Morning Conjunction
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
June Solstice
The summer solstice occurs Thu, Jun 20, 2024, 3:50 PM Central Daylight Time when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the June solstice, it reaches … Continue reading June Solstice
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
Dawn Photo Op – Jupiter, Crescent Moon, Mars, M45 & The Hyades
On the mornings of July 2nd and 3rd looking East before sunrise there is a great opportunity to photograph the crescent Moon, Jupiter, Mars, and the open clusters M45 , … Continue reading Dawn Photo Op – Jupiter, Crescent Moon, Mars, M45 & The Hyades