Westminster Astronomical Society, Inc.

International Observe the Moon Night

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Event

We are a NASA registered event site for IOMN.
TBD - Rain or Shine Moon Observation activities for all ages

  • If clear, coincides with monthly star party outside of observatory.
  • If precipitating, activities inside auditorium (outside planetarium) at Nature Center.

https://science.nasa.gov/moon/viewing-guide/
https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/resources/activities/
 

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern

Location: Bear Branch Nature Center
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD 21158

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Bear Branch Nature Center
Monthly meeting and main observing site. Meetings second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm. Planetarium shows 7:30 and 8:30 once per month. Check website for specific dates.
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD 21158
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast
check clear sky chart
Westminster Astronomical Society

Notes:
Check website during inclement weather.

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