EVENT LIST
Events
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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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Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party
Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Party 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX, United StatesObserve 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 7:00 pm and 9:00 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
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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 November 15, 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
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Leonid Meteor Shower Peak
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on the night of Novenber 16/17. The moon doesn't rise until a couple of hours before sunrise on the 17th making for good conditions for meteor watching. The best time for these meteors should be after midnight on the 17th but that doesn't mean you can't watch for some on … Continue reading Leonid Meteor Shower Peak
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New Moon
The new moon occurs at 12:47 a.m. on Nov. 20th 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
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Uranus at Opposition
The blue-green 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 Uranus.
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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
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Geminid Meteor Shower Peak
The Geminid meteor shower should be the best shower of 2025 as the Moon with be out of the way. Start watching for meteors around sunset on the 13th and continue until the early hours of the 14th. The shower is quite prolific and can potentially produce over 100 shooting stars an hour under ideal … Continue reading Geminid Meteor Shower Peak