# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dark Sky Series: Starwatch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society for an evening with the stars at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, a certified Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. Meet at the Activity Center for a presentation, then take a guided walk under the stars along the Dark Sky Trail to find celestial objects with the unassisted eye and through CUAS members' telescopes. This time of year provides an excellent opportunity for families with earlier bedtimes to see the stars! No rain/cloud date. FREE. 
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more info: (217) 896-2455 or Morgan at mduerksen-balk@ccfpd.org 

For disability-related modifications for all programs, contact Chelsea at cprahl@ccfpd.org or 217 586-2612.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/penfield/dark-sky-series-starwatch/200028806026716
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 263

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Penfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Middle Fork River Forest Preserve
- **lat**: 40.376474598199
- **long**: -87.959221207229
- **full address**: Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, South Loop Trail, Penfield, IL 61862, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dark Sky Series: Starwatch being held?
  - **A:** Dark Sky Series: Starwatch takes place on Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, South Loop Trail, Penfield, IL 61862, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dark Sky Series: Starwatch?
  - **A:** Dark Sky Series: Starwatch is organized by Champaign County Forest Preserve District.

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