Dec
21
Fri
2018
The Ursids is a minor meteor shower producing about 5-10 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which was first discovered in 1790. The shower runs annually from December 17-25. It peaks this year on the the night of the 21st and morning of the 22nd. This year the glare from the full moon will hide all but the brightest meteors. If you are extremely patient, you might still be able to catch a few good ones. Best viewing will be just after midnight from a dark location far away from city lights. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
Mar
9
Sat
2019
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
All of the weather forecasts agree that Saturday evening will be cloudy. They disagree only on how early rain will begin. Not suitable conditions for observing the night sky so tomorrow’s public night is canceled.
Clear skies for the future,
R J ‘Tree’ Greenwood
Site Coordinator
Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details. Details will be updated for the Messier Marathon too!
Mar
28
Sat
2020
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
NOVAC is cancelling in-person events through May 10 in accordance with CDC recommendations.
Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details. Details will be updated for the Messier Marathon too!
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