EVENT LIST
Events
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Partial Solar Eclipse
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers only a part of the Sun. A partial solar eclipse can only be safely observed with a solar filter. This partial eclipse will be visible throughout Greenland and most of northern Europe. It will not be visible for most of North America but those in the … Continue reading Partial Solar Eclipse
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Full Moon
The Full Moon occurs at 7:22 p.m. on April 12th when it's 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 April 19, 2025 at 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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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak
The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks on the night and morning of April 21st and 22nd. Under ideal conditions you can expect to see about 18 meteors per hour.
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Rare Quadruple Conjunction
A rare quadruple conjunction of Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and the Moon will occur at 6 a.m. on Friday morning, April 25th . Step outside about an hour before sunrise (6 a.m. in the DFW area) and look low in the east. You will need a good unobstructed view of the eastern horizon to see this … Continue reading Rare Quadruple Conjunction
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New Moon
The new moon happens at 2:31 p.m. April 27th 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 … Continue reading New Moon
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