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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

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 Friday evening  March 8, 2024, 6:30 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

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.

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.

Spring Equinox

The Vernal equinox occurs Tue, Mar 19, 2024, 10:06 PM Central Daylight Time when the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of night and day are nearly equal. This is also marks the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The eclipse will be visible throughout all North America, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Eclipse Stages Worldwide UTC Time Local Time in DFW* Penumbral Eclipse … Continue reading Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

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

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