EVENT LIST
New Moon
The New Moon in November occurs at 3:27 a.m. CST on November 13, 2023
Leonids Meteor Shower
The Leonid shower is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tempel-Tuttle. It peaks this year on the night of the 17th and morning of the 18th. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Leo, but can appear anywhere in the sky. This shower produces about 15 meteors an hour on average. The moon will … Continue reading Leonids Meteor Shower
Full Moon
The November Full Moon (Beaver Moon) occurs at 3:16 a.m. CST on November 27, 2023.
New Moon
The New Moon in December occurs at 5:32 p.m. CST on December 12, 2023.
Geminids Meteor Shower
Meteor experts say the Geminid meteor shower is hands-down the best in the heavens, producing 120 multicolored meteors at the peak. The moon is not a factor this year. Produced by debris left behind by an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon, which was discovered in 1982. This shower runs from Dec 7-17. It peaks this … Continue reading Geminids Meteor Shower
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, December 16, 2023, weather permitting. Please see the link below for more information. Park Entrance Fees Adult Day Use: $8 Daily Child 12 Years and Under: Free
December Solstice
The Winter Solstice happens on Wednesday, December 21, 2023 at 9:27 pm CST. This corresponds to Wednesday, December 22, 2023 at 03:27 UTC. This is when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the December solstice, it reaches its southernmost point. When this occurs the sun is directly over the … Continue reading December Solstice