Prairie Sky / Star Party

 
 

Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party:

Astronomy - Community Engagement

The free star-gazing events in cooperation with FW Astronomical Society, will take place on "selected" Saturdays when the night sky is most interesting. Occasional special events can be expected. Mark your calendars.

Selected Saturdays at Dark-thirty

Next: March 8th, 2025

FIRST QUARTER MOON 2025

  • March 6th

  • April 4th

  • May 4th

  • June 2nd

  • July 2nd

  • August 1st

  • September 29th

  • October 29th

  • November 28th

 

Star Party (Saturdays)

  • March 8th (Sunset 6:32)

  • April 5th (Sunset 7:52)

  • May 3rd (Sunset 8:12)

  • June 7th (Sunset 8:35)

  • July 5th (Sunset 8:40)

  • August 2nd (Sunset 8:26)

  • September 27th (Sunset 7:18)

  • October 25th (Sunset 6:44)

  • November 29th (Sunset 5:23)

    (Rain Dates determined, as needed.)

 

After many years at the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, the well-attended, monthly public star parties presented by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society (FWAS) have moved to Tandy Hills Natural Area. Established in 1949, FWAS is one of the first adult amateur astronomy clubs formed in the country and one of the largest with more than 200 active members. FWAS Members will have several telescopes set up at Tandy Hills for viewing the night sky.

Free & open to the public. All ages welcome. Family/kid-friendly - No dogs - Coolers welcome - All events start 1 hour before dark except for solar-viewing prior to dusk - Event canceled if the sky is cloudy

More details at the NASA website: https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/event-view.cfm?Event_ID=76024

Star Party Etiquette: http://www.fortworthastro.com/etiquette