EVENT LIST
Events
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Palo Pinto Mts. State Park Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park 100 Park Road 77, Strawn, TX, United StatesPalo Pinto Mountains State Park near Strawn, TX will have a star party hosted by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society on Saturday evening May 16, 2026, 8:00 p.m. weather permitting. … Continue reading Palo Pinto Mts. State Park Star Party
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Crescent Moon & Venus Evening Conjunction
The thin crescent Moon and Venus are within 3 degrees of each other on the evening of May 18, 2026. Look low in the West after sunset. This will make … Continue reading Crescent Moon & Venus Evening Conjunction
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Full Moon – Blue Moon
This is the second Full Moon in May and thus a "blue moon." The moon will no change colors. It will appear just like any other full moon. "Blue Moon" … Continue reading Full Moon – Blue Moon
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Jupiter & Venus Conjunction
Jupiter and brighter Venus will be about 1.5 degrees a part in Gemini in the western evening sky on June 9, 2026 after sunset. Look for the bright stars Alpha … Continue reading Jupiter & Venus Conjunction
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Palo Pinto Mts. State Park Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park 100 Park Road 77, Strawn, TX, United StatesPalo Pinto Mountains State Park near Strawn, TX will have a star party hosted by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society on Saturday evening June 13, 2026, 8:30 p.m. weather permitting. … Continue reading Palo Pinto Mts. State Park Star Party
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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 … Continue reading New Moon
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June Solstice
The summer solstice occurs when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the June solstice, it reaches its northernmost point. When this occurs the sun … Continue reading June Solstice