EVENT LIST
Events
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Geminid Meteor Shower Peak
The Geminid meteor shower should be the best shower of 2025 as the Moon with be out of the way. Start watching for meteors around sunset on the 13th and … Continue reading Geminid Meteor Shower Peak
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New Moon
The new moon happens on Dec. 19th at 7:43 p.m. and when the moon is in between the Earth and the Sun on its orbital path. The new moon is … 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 December 20, 2025, 6 p.m. weather permitting. … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
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December Solstice
The Winter Solstice happens when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the December solstice, it reaches its southernmost point. When this occurs the sun … Continue reading December Solstice
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Quadrantids Meteor Shower
The Quadrantids is an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. The shower runs annually from January 1-5. It peaks this year on the … Continue reading Quadrantids Meteor Shower
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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