There are no club speaker presentations in December or January. The next speaker presentation will occur on February 5th.
Two Public Star Gazes in December
Image credit: club member Jerry Sherman – taken at Grassland Mtn. Observatory
Continue to check this home page as weather could change the venue or postpone and possibly cancel a star gaze. Check again after 5:00 p.m. on the afternoon of the observing session for the latest info and update.
12 Dec. 2025 — Friday night — This public star gaze will be held at Grassland Mountain Observatory in Madison County, with a weather backup night of Saturday, 13 December. This event is free and open to everyone — registration is not necessary to attend. A temporary gate code, required for entry, will be provided here on the day of the star gaze by 4:00 p.m. Directions to Grassland Mountain Observatory can be found here. These star gazes normally conclude about 3 to 4 hours after sunset, and visitors are not permitted to stay past the conclusion time. Sunset occurs at 5:17 p.m.
19 Dec. 2025 — Friday night — This public star gaze will be held at Grassland Mountain Observatory in Madison County, with a weather backup night of Saturday, 20 December. This event is free and open to everyone — registration is not necessary to attend. A temporary gate code, required for entry, will be provided here on the day of the star gaze by 4:00 p.m. Directions to Grassland Mountain Observatory can be found here. These star gazes normally conclude about 3 to 4 hours after sunset, and visitors are not permitted to stay past the conclusion time. Sunset occurs at 5:20 p.m.
13/14 Dec. 2025
– Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks
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SKY & TELESCOPE
26-27 Dec. 2025
– A Waxing Crescent Moon Meets Saturn in Pisces
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SKY & TELESCOPE
January 2026
– The Pleiades Star Cluster Shines Brightly All Month
2-3 Jan. 2026
– The Full Moon Rises with Jupiter
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SKY & TELESCOPE