International Observe the Moon Night

Join the Hill Country Astronomers as we celebrate lunar observation, science, and exploration!

The evening begins with an educational program in the Visitor Center Auditorium at 6:30PM. After the program, we'll move outside where members of the Hill Country Astronomers will have telescopes set up to view the moon and other night sky objects.

In the event that weather is not suitable for viewing the night sky, the educational program will still take place.

Fee: free!
The visitor center & gift shop will be open before the program.

October 4th is “International Observe the Moon Night,” a worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science, exploration and human culture. It is sponsored by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. This is the 16th year for this event, which typically occurs each year around the first quarter phase in September or October. This year's event is happening during a waxing gibbous - the moon is slightly more than 3/4 illuminated and the shadows along the terminator (the line between night and day on the moon) are long and drastic.

You may also like the following events from LBJ State Park and Historic Site-Texas Parks and Wildlife:

• Next month, 21st September, 10:00 am, Seed Stomp in Stonewall
• This November, 29th November, 10:00 am, Deck the Halls in Stonewall
• This December, 21st December, 05:30 pm, 56th Annual Tree Lighting in Stonewall