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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.

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Latitude 47.3863567, Longitude -122.103164

More Information

Monthly "Skymaps" for identifying celestial targets and constellations along with a vast number of stargazing tools and publications can be found on website < www.skymaps.com >
More astronomy information on identifying monthly and seasonal celestial targets, training materials and observing challenges can be found on "Astronomical League" website < www.astroleague.org >
Globe at Night educational challenge materials on "dark sky preservation identifying light pollution can be found on website < www.globeatnight.org>

Paramount School Park Star gaze coordinator is Steve Case.

Announcements

about 1 month ago

Covington Community Park Star Gaze starts soon! —

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

Other Star Party Events

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  • OCT
    12

    Duvall Star Party

    Sat at 06:30 PM
    Open to Public

    Moving this event out one day to Saturday, October 12th for a more favorable weather forecast of clear skies. This public "Star Gaze" event is authorized by the city of Duvall, Parks & Recreation Department and is free of charge. 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 ... more

    about 1 month ago

    Duvall Star Party starts soon! —

    Duvall Star Party starts shortly on Oct 12 (Sat) at 06:30 PM.

    8 attending

  • Next Star Party

  • OCT
    26

    Paramount School Park Star Party

    Sat at 06:00 PM
    Open to Public

    This Paramount School Park Star Party scheduled for Oct 26, 2024, 06:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

    about 1 month ago

    Cancellation —

    This Paramount School Park Star Party scheduled for Oct 26, 2024, 06:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

    6 attending