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1 event,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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2 events,The Texas Star Party is one of the largest and longest-running amateur astronomy gatherings in the United States, bringing together skywatchers, astrophotographers, telescope enthusiasts, and educators to enjoy exceptionally dark night skies and share their passion for observing the universe near Fort Davis, Texas, at the remote Prude Guest Ranch where the Milky Way and … Continue reading Texas Star Party |
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4 events,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. Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, 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. Please see the link below for more information. Park Entrance Fees Adult Day Use: $8 Daily Child 12 Years and Under: Free Palo 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. 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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1 event,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 for a great binocular target and photo opportunity. |
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1 event,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" is just the term used to describe the second full moon within a month. Blue moon's happen roughly every 2.5 to 3 years. |
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