# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lunar Discovery Nights
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join astronomers from the Echo Ridge Astronomical Society to observe and learn about the moon!

Roam around to take a look through their many kinds of telescopes and chat with them about the moon and other night sky phenomena. Corrie Delgado, ERAS's ambassador to NASA, will also share insights about the moon. You may also bring your own telescope or binoculars to get assistance from experienced astronomers. Feel free to bring comfortable chairs or blankets to lean back and enjoy watching the sky change from twilight to darkness.  
 
To preserve the night vision of our visitors and wildlife, please use minimal lighting when entering and leaving the parking lot, and only use flashlights with red-colored light.
 
Meeting place: The grass lawn outside of Shelter #1 near the playground at Foster Falls, 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, VA 24362.

Admission to the program is free. VA State Park parking fees still apply. 
This program is weather dependent. Please check this event listing on the New River Trail website for cancellations.

Our programs are designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all. If you require accommodations or assistance to participate, please contact us in advance at 276-699-6778. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for everyone.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/max-meadows/lunar-discovery-nights/200030384127808
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Max Meadows
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Shelter 1 - Foster Falls Playground and Picnic Area - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
- **lat**: 36.88378
- **long**: -80.85291
- **full address**: Shelter 1 - Foster Falls Playground and Picnic Area - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360, 116 Orphanage Dr, Max Meadows, VA 24360-3067, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Lunar Discovery Nights
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Lunar+Discovery+Nights&date=Sat%2C+25+Jul%2C+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=4

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lunar Discovery Nights being held?
  - **A:** Lunar Discovery Nights takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Shelter 1 - Foster Falls Playground and Picnic Area - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360, 116 Orphanage Dr, Max Meadows, VA 24360-3067, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lunar Discovery Nights?
  - **A:** Lunar Discovery Nights is organized by Friends of New River Trail.

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