Westminster Astronomical Society, Inc.

Optimal Messier Marathon Timing (CANCELLED)

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Event

For 2024, the optimal date for the Messier Marathon is March 9.  The New Moon is on March 10.  There is no second optimal date for the Marathon in 2024.  For 2025 the optimal dates are 3/22 and secondarily 3/29, with the New Moon on 3/29.

Weather permitting, a members-only event may be planned - TBD by anyone wishing to plan it.

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024

Time: 5 p.m. Eastern

Information for Visitors

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 8/30/2025
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern 		Happy Hour Star Party @ Milkhouse Brewery Milkhouse Brewery
8253 Dollyhyde Road Mt. Airy, MD
Sat 9/6/2025
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern 		Cunningham Falls Day Time Astronomy Cunningham Falls - Day Viewing Area
14343 North Beach Circle Graceham, MD
Sat 9/6/2025
8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern 		Cunningham Falls Night Astronomy Cunningham Falls - Night Viewing Area (Dam Overlook Parking Area)
14372 Catoctin Hollow Road Thurmont, MD
Wed 9/10/2025
7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eastern 		What's Up & Astronomy Basics Bear Branch Nature Center
300 John Owings Rd Westminster, MD