Oct
9
Fri
Mercury Retrograde Ends
Oct 9 all-day

see http://cantonbecker.com/retrograde for details…

Oct
11
Sun
C.M. Crockett Public Night @ C.M. Crockett Park
Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm

This is an added public night since Star Gaze was cancelled.

Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details and check NOVAC front page for day of event for updates in case of cancellations.

 

Monthly Meeting @ George Mason University
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Our meetings on the second Sunday of the Month except in May when it would fall on Mother’s Day. The events are normally held evening at 7:00 pm in Research Hall Room 163 on the campus of George Mason University. Our web page, http://www.novac.com/meetings/, has directions and additional details.
For February 8th 2015 we will be in Observatory Tower Showcase instead of the usual Rm. 163 

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday evenings!

 

 

 

 

Oct
12
Mon
âš« New Moon
Oct 12 @ 6:06 pm – 6:06 pm
Oct
17
Sat
Sky Meadows Public Night @ Sky Meadows State Park
Oct 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This date was changed from the 10th due to a conflict with Sky Meadows State Park.

Public Night @ Sky Meadows in conjunction with SI – Check http://www.novac.com/wp/observing/sky-meadows/ for site details and directions.

NOTE: There is no admittance to Sky Meadows State Park after 8:30pm! Even if the event goes later.

Oct
20
Tue
☽ First Quarter Moon
Oct 20 @ 2:31 pm – 2:31 pm
Oct
21
Wed
Orionids Meteor Shower
Oct 21 – Oct 22 all-day

This shower is made up of remnants from the famed Halley’s Comet and spans from October 2 through November 7. It will peak overnight on the 22nd with up to 20 sightings per hour. 2015 presents a fine year for watching the Orionid meteor shower. The best viewing for the Orionids in 2015 will probably be before dawn on October 22. Try the days before and after that, too, sticking to the midnight-to-dawn hours.The meteors will appear to be originating from the Orion constellation.

Oct
27
Tue
⚪ Full Moon
Oct 27 @ 6:05 am – 6:05 am
Nov
3
Tue
☾ Last Quarter Moon
Nov 3 @ 5:24 am – 5:24 am
Nov
7
Sat
Cancelled – Great Meadow Public Night @ Great Meadow
Nov 7 @ 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Observing at Great Meadows tonight (11-07) has been cancelled due to cloudy weather and a muddy observing field.

Lyle Mars

 

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.