EVENT LIST
New Moon
The New Moon in August occurs at 4:38 a.m. CDT on August 16, 2023.
Lunar Occultation Of Antares
Occultations occur when the Moon passes in front of another celestial object and temporarily hides or covers it up in the sky. The bright star Antares or Alpha Scorpii which is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius. Antares will disappear behind the Moon around 10:00 p.m. CDT for observers in Texas on the … Continue reading Lunar Occultation Of Antares
Saturn at Opposition
The ringed 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 Saturn and its moons.
Full Moon
The second Full Moon (Blue Moon) in August occurs at 8:37 p.m. CDT on August 30, 2023.
40th Annual Okie-Tex Star Party
Kenton, OK Kenton, OKThe 40th annual Okie-Tex Star Party will be held Sept. 8-16th, 2023 at Camp Billy Joe. Camp Billy Joe is located in the far western corner of the Oklahoma panhandle near the New Mexico and Colorado borders.
New Moon
The New Moon in September occurs at 8:40 p.m. CDT on September 14, 2023.
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.
Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox occurs in Fort Worth, Texas, USA: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 8:03 pm CDT. This corresponds to Friday, September 23, 2022 at 01:03 UTC. This is when the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal. This is also marks the first day of … Continue reading Autumnal Equinox
Full Moon
The September Full Moon (Corn or Harvest Moon) occurs at 4:58 a.m. CDT on September 29, 2023.