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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.

  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party

    Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX, United States

    Observe 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 →

  • 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 →

  • 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  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

  • New Moon

    The new moon happens at 7:25 a.m. on Oct. 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 →

  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party

    Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX, United States

    Observe 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 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm! Held at the Lone Star Amphitheater parking area in Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX, 76067. The … Continue reading Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party →

  • Daylight Saving Time Ends

    Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m Sunday morning. Fall back. Set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday evening.

  • Full Moon

    The full moon occurs at 7:19 a.m. on Nov. 5th 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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