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
Jun
20
Sat
June Solstice
Jun 20 @ 5:43 pm – 6:43 pm

In the northern hemisphere, this marks the first day of summer and is the day with most hours of light in the year — when the Sun is farthest north. In the southern hemisphere, this is your winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year.

Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night @ C.M. Crockett Park
Jun 20 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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

 

Annular Solar Eclipse
Jun 20 @ 11:46 pm – Jun 21 @ 5:34 am

The annular phase of this solar eclipse is visible from parts of Africa including the Central African Republic, Congo, and Ethiopia; south of Pakistan and northern India; and China. Weather permitting, people in these areas will see the characteristic ring of fire.

Jun
21
Sun
⚫ New Moon
Jun 21 @ 2:41 am – 2:41 am
Jun
28
Sun
🌓First Quarter Moon
Jun 28 @ 4:16 am – 4:16 am
Jul
5
Sun
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Jul 5 @ 12:30 am – 12:30 am

Part of the Moon will appear darker as the full Moon passes through the faint outer edge (penumbra) of the Earth’s shadow.

🌕 Full Moon
Jul 5 @ 12:44 am – 12:44 am
Jul
10
Fri
Open Crockett Member Observing @ C.M. Crockett Park
Jul 10 – Jul 28 all-day

Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park

Jul
11
Sat
Mercury Retrograde Ends
Jul 11 all-day

This is of particular interest to astrologically minded folks. See URL for more info…

Jul
12
Sun
🌗 Last Quarter Moon
Jul 12 @ 7:29 pm – 7:29 pm