Key information for official sites with agreements:

  • Camp High Road is open unless specified on Camp High Road specific page
  • C.M. Crockett is open only during periods specified on the Crockett specific page
  • Meadowkirk observing requires explicit permission.  See Meadowkirk page for details
  • Sky Meadows State Park is open for vetted volunteers only unless posted on the Sky Meadows specific page
  • Spruce Knob Mountain Center:  See site specific page or contact site coordinator for availability
Oct
28
Thu
🌗 Last Quarter Moon
Oct 28 @ 4:05 pm – 4:05 pm
Oct
29
Fri
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Oct 29 – Oct 30 all-day

Rappahannock County Park is open to members and the public by permit only every Friday and Saturday night. For information about obtaining a permit, contact Torney Van Acker at torney630@gmail.com.

Oct
30
Sat
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Oct 30 – Oct 31 all-day

Rappahannock County Park is open to members and the public by permit only every Friday and Saturday night. For information about obtaining a permit, contact Torney Van Acker at torney630@gmail.com.

Nov
4
Thu
🌑 New Moon
Nov 4 @ 5:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Nov
5
Fri
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Nov 5 – Nov 6 all-day

Rappahannock County Park is open to members and the public by permit only every Friday and Saturday night. For information about obtaining a permit, contact Torney Van Acker at torney630@gmail.com.

Spruce Knob Weekend @ Spruce Knob Mountain Center
Nov 5 – Nov 8 all-day

Contact the NOVAC Site Coordinator for reservations – full information can be found on the Spruce Knob member info page.

 

Nov
6
Sat
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Nov 6 – Nov 7 all-day

Rappahannock County Park is open to members and the public by permit only every Friday and Saturday night. For information about obtaining a permit, contact Torney Van Acker at torney630@gmail.com.

C.M. Crockett Public Night @ C.M. Crockett Park
Nov 6 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

 

Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.

 

Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

NOVAC supports this event by providing remote telescope viewing capabilities to visitors in order to ensure safe social distancing.

  • Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.), behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
  • Participation will be limited to 100 people (including staff and volunteers).
  • Social distancing is required and face masks are strongly encouraged.

Please visit the official website for more details.

Nov
11
Thu
🌓 First Quarter Moon
Nov 11 @ 7:46 am – 7:46 am