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
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Mercury Most High
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.
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🌕 Full Moon
3:12 pm
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
3:25 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.
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Open Crockett Member Observing
Open Crockett Member Observing
@ C.M. Crockett Park
Jun 12 – Jun 26 all-day
Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park
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Monthly Meeting
7:30 pm
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!
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Mercury Retrograde Begins
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 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
8:00 pm
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.
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Astronomy Festival on the National Mall – Cancelled
Astronomy Festival on the National Mall – Cancelled
Jun 20 all-day
 This event has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID. The Astronomy Festival on the National Mall is the largest annual astronomy outreach event in the United States and will take place on the National Mall between 3rd and 4th streets on Sat. June 20, 2020.
June Solstice
5:43 pm
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
6:00 pm
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
11:46 pm
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.
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