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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 three nights. However, astronomers regard the moon as full at a precisely defined instant, when the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun in … Continue reading Full Moon →

  • Lunar New Year

    Lunar New Year is not a public holiday. Many people in countries such as the United States celebrate Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. It marks the first day of the New Year on the Chinese calendar. 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse.

  • 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 the moon that is illuminated by the Sun is not facing the Earth. Only the dark side of the moon is visible.

  • 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 three nights. However, astronomers regard the moon as full at a precisely defined instant, when the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun in … Continue reading Full Moon →

  • Total Lunar Eclipse

    On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Moon will pass through Earth’s shadow in a total lunar eclipse, meaning the Moon will be completely darkened and often takes on a reddish hue. For Fort Worth observers, the penumbral phase begins at around 2:44 a.m. CST, the full totality begins around 5:04 a.m. CST, reaches maximum at … Continue reading Total Lunar Eclipse →

  • Daylight Saving Time Begins

    Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2:00 a.m Sunday morning. Spring forward. Set your clocks forward one hour before bed on Saturday evening.

  • 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  March 14, 2026, 7:00 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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