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
May
13
Wed
Open Crockett Member Observing @ C.M. Crockett Park
May 13 – May 31 all-day

Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park

Jun
4
Thu
Mercury Most High
Jun 4 all-day

The planet Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation of 23.6 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset.

Jun
5
Fri
🌕 Full Moon
Jun 5 @ 3:12 pm – 3:12 pm
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Jun 5 @ 3:25 pm – 3:25 pm

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

Jun
12
Fri
Open Crockett Member Observing @ C.M. Crockett Park
Jun 12 – Jun 26 all-day

Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park

Jun
13
Sat
🌗 Last Quarter Moon
Jun 13 @ 2:24 am – 2:24 am
Jun
14
Sun
Monthly Meeting @ Online
Jun 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Our meetings on the second Sunday of the month, online.

Our meetings web page, has additional details.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday evenings!

Jun
19
Fri
Mercury Retrograde Begins
Jun 19 all-day

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

Spruce Knob Weekend @ Spruce Knob Mountain Center
Jun 19 – Jun 22 all-day

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

 

Cancelled – Great Meadow Public Night @ Great Meadow
Jun 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Cancelled due to COVID

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.