Covington Community Park Star Gaze starts soon! for Covington Community Park Star Gaze

Posted about 1 month ago

Covington Community Park Star Gaze starts shortly on Oct 12 (Sat) at 07:00 PM.

Covington Community Park Star Gaze

Details

Public

Type: Star Party

Keywords: Public Free

Held on: Oct 12, 2024 (Sat) at 07:00 PM to Oct 13, 2024 (Sun) at 12:00 AM

Sunset Times:

  • Official at 06:24 PM
  • Civil at 06:55 PM
  • Nautical at 07:30 PM
  • Astronomical at 08:06 PM

Lunar Phase:

Location: 17649 SE 240th St, Covington, WA 98042

Event Coordinator: Steve Case

Overview

This public "Star Gaze" event is authorized by the city of Covington, Parks & Recreation Department and is free of charge.

 

Since Friday didn't work due to clouds Steve is going to be out at the park tonight.


Experienced astronomer volunteers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) bring their telescopes and binoculars to share with the public.  Everyone is welcome including families with children.
The Moon is near its "first quarter" phase and as such the Cresent Moon follows the setting Sun by less than ninety degrees and pleasantly preceeds fairly  dark skies, favorable for stargazing.
Check the SAS website < www.seattleastro.org > frequently for star gazing event status.  If weather conditions force cancellation of an event, that news will be posted not later that 4PM the day of the event.  
Visit the SAS website for other Puget Sound star gazing events, and for outreach opportunities, meetings and membership information.