EVENT LIST
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Spring Equinox
The Vernal equinox occurs on March 20th at 4:01 a.m. when the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of night and day are nearly equal. This is … Continue reading Spring Equinox
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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 March 22, 2025, 8 p.m. weather permitting. … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party
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Saturn Ring Plane Crossing
On March 23, 2025, Saturn's rings will appear to "disappear" because they will be edge-on as viewed from Earth. This is called a "ring plane crossing." Earth makes passes through … Continue reading Saturn Ring Plane Crossing
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New Moon
The new moon happens at 5:57 a.m. on March 29th when the moon is in between the Earth and the Sun on its orbital path. The new moon is described … Continue reading New Moon
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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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party