EVENT LIST
Events
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Full Moon
The full moon occurs at 1:08 p.m. on Sept. 7th 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
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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 September 20, 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
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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.
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New Moon
The new moon happens at 2:54 p.m. on Sept. 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
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Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox occurs on Sept. 22nd at 1:19 p.m. 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 Fall in the Northern hemisphere.
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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 of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Neptune.
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party
Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX, United StatesObserve 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 8:00 pm and 9:30 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
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Full Moon
The Full Moon occurs at 10:47 p.m. on Oct. 6th 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
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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 October 18, 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