Dec
21
Thu
2017
Ursids Meteor Shower
Dec 21 all-day

The Ursids is a minor meteor shower producing about 5-10 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which was first discovered in 1790. The shower runs annually from December 17-25. It peaks this year on the the night of the 21st and morning of the 22nd. The crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving dark skies for optimal observing. Best viewing will be just after midnight from a dark location far away from city lights. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

Jan
1
Mon
2018
⚪ Full Moon “SUPERMOON”
Jan 1 @ 7:24 pm – 7:24 pm

This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. Supermoons may appear a little bigger and brighter than usual, as the moon will be closer than usual to Earth.

Jan
3
Wed
2018
Quadrantids Meteor Shower
Jan 3 – Jan 4 all-day

The Quadrantids meteor shower can yield as many as 40 meteors per hour, radiating from the constellation Bootes. It peaks this year on the night of the 3rd and morning of the 4th. Bummer though: this will occur during a nearly full moon, so all but the brightest meteors will be washed out. Still, looking up at the sky isn’t a bad way to start the new year!

Jan
13
Sat
2018
Cancelled – Great Meadow Public Night @ Great Meadow
Jan 13 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cancelled - Great Meadow Public Night @ Great Meadow

The forecast is actually for clear skies. But below freezing temps with some wind.

I am postponing the public night to Sunday Jan 21, 5-10p. Note: Crockett is scheduled for Jan 20.

Ray Young
Great Meadow site coordinator

See front page of NOVAC Site for changes to event.

More information about Great Meadow including directions and parking visit the Great Meadow Site page.

Jan
14
Sun
2018
Monthly Meeting @ George Mason University
Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monthly Meeting @ George Mason University | Fairfax | Virginia | United States

Our meetings on the second Sunday of the Month, The events are normally held evening at 7:00 pm in Research Hall Room 163 on the campus of George Mason University.

Our meetings web page, has directions and additional details.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday evenings!

Monthly Meeting @ Online
Jan 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm