Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
February 2020
Feb
29
3:00p
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Feb
29
4:00p
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Phases of the Moon
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about the different phases of the moon and why the moon appears to disappear and reappear each month.
Feb
29
4:45p
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Create Your Own Planisphere!
Lake Livingston State Park
Create your own planisphere, which is a map of the night sky that you can adjust for any date and time!
Feb
29
6:30p
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Explore the Night Sky: The Moon and Constellations
Tyler State Park
Discover the Big Clock in the Sky!
Feb
29
7:00p
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Winter Constellation Tour
Mustang Island State Park
Spanish and French explorers navigated by observing the stars. Peer through one of our telescopes and travel to the time before GPS
Feb
29
8:00p
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Star Stories: Stargazing at the Park!
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about the stars and constellations visible above East Texas.
March 2020
Mar
6
7:00p
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Mar
7
6:30p
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Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Mar
9
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Palmetto State Park
Feb 9 - EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Explore the Ottine swamp with a ranger under the light of the full moon.
Mar
10
7:30p
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Mar
12
8:00p
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Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Mar
13
6:30p
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Mar
13
6:30p
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Mar
13
9:00p
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Stories in the Stars
Atlanta State Park
Join us to listen to constellation stories and look through a telescope!
Mar
13
9:00p
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Mar
14
10:00a
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Nature Photography
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn to take pictures like a pro!
Mar
14
7:30p
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Mar
14
7:30p
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See the Moon and Stars by Telescope
Lake Whitney State Park
Join Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service, in beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. He will provide star maps and lots of information about what you can see in our night sky.
Mar
14
8:00p
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Mar
14
8:00p
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Mar
19
8:00p
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Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Mar
20
6:30p
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Mar
21
5:00p
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Create a Star Wheel
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Equip yourself to discover the night sky.
Mar
21
8:00p
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STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Mar
21
8:00p
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Mar
21
8:00p
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Mar
21
8:00p
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Mar
21
8:30p
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Starry Night Constellation Talk
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
The Stars at night are big and bright....
Mar
27
6:30p
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Mar
28
7:30p
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Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Mar
28
8:30p
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Constellations in the Canyons
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The stars at night, are big and bright....Deep in the heart of the Texas Panhandle!
Mar
28
8:30p
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Spring Stargazing
Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the Spring Sky in this special stargazing event!
Mar
28
8:30p
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Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
April 2020
Apr
4
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Apr
11
7:30p
End Date
See the Moon and Stars by Telescope
Lake Whitney State Park
Join Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service, in beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. He will provide star maps and lots of information about what you can see in our night sky.
Apr
18
9:00p
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Apr
25
7:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Apr
25
8:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger & volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
May 2020
May
2
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
May
23
8:30p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
May
23
9:00p
End Date
May
30
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
May
30
7:30p
End Date
See the Moon and Stars by Telescope
Lake Whitney State Park
Join Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service, in beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. He will provide star maps and lots of information about what you can see in our night sky.
June 2020
Jun
5
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Palmetto State Park
Feb 9 - EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Explore the Ottine swamp with a ranger under the light of the full moon.
Jun
13
7:30p
End Date
See the Moon and Stars by Telescope
Lake Whitney State Park
Join Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service, in beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. He will provide star maps and lots of information about what you can see in our night sky.
Jun
20
9:00p
End Date
Jun
20
9:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Jun
27
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
July 2020
Jul
4
7:30p
End Date
See the Moon and Stars by Telescope
Lake Whitney State Park
Join Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service, in beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. He will provide star maps and lots of information about what you can see in our night sky.
Jul
18
9:00p
End Date
Jul
18
9:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
August 2020
Aug
15
8:30p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Aug
15
9:00p
End Date
Aug
22
7:30p
End Date
See the Moon and Stars by Telescope
Lake Whitney State Park
Join Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service, in beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. He will provide star maps and lots of information about what you can see in our night sky.
September 2020
Sep
11
7:30p
End Date
See the Moon and Stars by Telescope
Lake Whitney State Park
Join Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service, in beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. He will provide star maps and lots of information about what you can see in our night sky.
Sep
12
9:00p
End Date
Sep
19
7:30p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
October 2020
Oct
10
7:30p
End Date
See the Moon and Stars by Telescope
Lake Whitney State Park
Join Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service, in beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. He will provide star maps and lots of information about what you can see in our night sky.
Oct
17
7:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Oct
17
8:00p
End Date