Events

The public is invited to join the members of the MAS for an evening of star gazing at the Onan Observatory.

This is the back-up date for the MAS star party at Cherry Grove Observatory near Cannon Falls, MN. Call the MAS 'hot line' (952.467.2426) the evening of the star party to verify it is 'on'.

This is the back-up evening for the LLCC star party if the prior evening's event was canceled.

If the MAS star party at LLCC is called 'ON' then the facilities at Long Lake Conservation Center between Aitkin and McGregor, MN are available to MAS members this evening. Call (952) 467-2426 after 4:00 pm to determine the status of the star party.

NOTE: Unlike other MAS star parties this event is closed to the general public. Only members of the MAS are allowed at the site during this event. Members must display an MAS-provided parking permit and follow the site access procedures as documented in the 'Observing Facilities' section of the web site. (Click on 'More Info' for details).

Jupiter 1.9 degrees N of Moon - 05UT

S. Taurid meteor shower peaks - 04UT

Members of the MAS as well as the general public are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Society, held at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul.

Each meeting features a program (around 45 minutes duration), announcements and an after-meeting social gathering. Society business is occasionally transacted as needed.

Monthly meeting programs cover a wide variety of interests and vary from introductory to advanced in nature. Programs may include talks by professional astronomers from the University of Minnesota, presentations by members on topics of interest to amateurs, videos, slides or planetarium shows.

If you plan to attend an upcoming meeting, please call the Society's recording at 952-467-2426 for time, place and featured subject.

NOTE: Meeting time and / or location sometimes change to take advantage of special program opportunities or due to conflicts at the Science Museum. Always check the recorded message for the latest information.

1st Qtr Moon at 04:03 UTC

Neptune occultation in NE tip Canada, United Kingdom except SE, S Scandinavia, Iceland - 19UT

The public is invited to join the members of the MAS for an evening of star gazing at the Onan Observatory.

N. Taurid meteor shower peaks - 04UT

Full Moon at 06:17 UTC

Moon about a degree north of Pleiades (M45) - 20UT

Leonid meteor shower peaks - 10UT

3rd Qtr Moon at 21:31 UTC

MAS star party at Baylor Regional Park near Norwood-Young America, MN. Call the MAS 'hot line' (952.467.2426) the evening of the star party to verify it is 'on'.

Astro. twilight begins: 20:26
Moon rise: 12:05
Moon phase: 4 days after new
Moon % illum: 15%

If the star party at LLCC is called 'ON' the facilities at Long Lake Conservation Center between Aitkin and McGregor, MN are available to members. Call (952) 467-2426 after 4:00 pm to determine the status of the star party.

NOTE: Unlike MAS star parties this event is closed to the general public. Only members of the MAS are allowed at the site during this event. Members must display an MAS-provided parking permit and follow site access procedures in the 'Observing Facilities' section of the web site. (Click on 'More Info' for details).

Astro. twilight begins: 18:22
Moon rise: 01:06
Moon phase: 2 days after 3rd qtr.
Moon % illum: 36%

The public is invited to join the members of the MAS for an evening of star gazing at the Onan Observatory.

This is the back-up date for the MAS star party at Baylor Regional Park near Norwood-Young America, MN. Call the MAS 'hot line' (952.467.2426) the evening of the star party to verify it is 'on'.

This is the back-up evening for the LLCC star party if the prior evening's event was canceled.

If the MAS star party at LLCC is called 'ON' then the facilities at Long Lake Conservation Center between Aitkin and McGregor, MN are available to MAS members this evening. Call (952) 467-2426 after 4:00 pm to determine the status of the star party.

NOTE: Unlike other MAS star parties this event is closed to the general public. Only members of the MAS are allowed at the site during this event. Members must display an MAS-provided parking permit and follow the site access procedures as documented in the 'Observing Facilities' section of the web site. (Click on 'More Info' for details).

Alpha-Monocerotid meteor shower peaks - 00UT

New Moon at 16:55 UTC

MAS star party at Cherry Grove Observatory near Cannon Falls, MN. Call the MAS 'hot line' (952.467.2426) the evening of the star party to verify it is 'on'.

Astro. twilight begins: 18:19
Moon rise: 08:44
Moon phase: 1 day after new
Moon % illum: 0%

If the star party at LLCC is called 'ON' the facilities at Long Lake Conservation Center between Aitkin and McGregor, MN are available to members. Call (952) 467-2426 after 4:00 pm to determine the status of the star party.

NOTE: Unlike MAS star parties this event is closed to the general public. Only members of the MAS are allowed at the site during this event. Members must display an MAS-provided parking permit and follow site access procedures in the 'Observing Facilities' section of the web site. (Click on 'More Info' for details).

Astro. twilight begins: 18:19
Moon rise: 08:44
Moon phase: 1 day after new
Moon % illum: 0%

This is the back-up date for the MAS star party at Cherry Grove Observatory near Cannon Falls, MN. Call the MAS 'hot line' (952.467.2426) the evening of the star party to verify it is 'on'.

This is the back-up evening for the LLCC star party if the prior evening's event was canceled.

If the MAS star party at LLCC is called 'ON' then the facilities at Long Lake Conservation Center between Aitkin and McGregor, MN are available to MAS members this evening. Call (952) 467-2426 after 4:00 pm to determine the status of the star party.

NOTE: Unlike other MAS star parties this event is closed to the general public. Only members of the MAS are allowed at the site during this event. Members must display an MAS-provided parking permit and follow the site access procedures as documented in the 'Observing Facilities' section of the web site. (Click on 'More Info' for details).