3:30pm WEATHER UPDATE:  this event is still ON!  (In our opinion, the favorable weather forecast for early this evening supercedes what we see outside with our own eyes as of 3:30pm today.) Still, check here before 5:00pm for any other updates.

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An evening of stargazing open to the public at Garland Ranch Regional Park, in cooperation with the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD).  Telescopes, binoculars and a universe of knowledge are provided by members of the MIRA Astronomy Club.  This evening's theme is "Planets and Deep Sky Objects".

Cloud cover cancels this event.  Check this webpage two hours prior to the start of the event for any cancellation announcement.

Here is a brief description and some some tips, as presented on the back page of MPRPD's Let's Go Outdoors! brochure:

EVENT REGISTRATION:  On-line registration for this event at the MPRPD website opens on December 25th.  To register, click here, then click on "Star Gazing" in the program headings, then scroll down to the bottom of the webpage and select this event.  Registrants will receive email (or text?) notification if the event is canceled due to cloud cover.

Prior to attending this event, please review our guidelines on public star party etiquette.

Scroll down to the bottom of this posting for an interactive map of this event's location.  Below is a map detailing where to park and how to walk to the Visitor Center, where the telescopes will be set up:

Notes to participating MIRA Astronomy Club members:  volunteers are needed for this event!  Click here to confirm if you plan to participate with your telescope (or tripod-mounted binoculars).  The event is scheduled to begin at sunset, which is at 5:27pm.  Therefore, plan to arrive with your stargazing equipment between 4:00pm and 5:00pm, to give yourself adequate time to unpack and move your car.  Parking is available near the Visitor Center, as shown in the map below: