EVENT LIST
Moon near the Pleiades Tonight
After sunset on Friday, February 16th the 1st quarter Moon will be very close to the open cluster of young stars known as the Pleiades or M45 in Taurus making for a great photo op.
Venus & Mars Morning Conjunction
Just before sunrise on Wednesday, February 21st Venus and Mars will have a nice conjunction in Capricornus low in the SE sky. Use binoculars for a fantastic view.
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 StatesDinosaur 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