On November 1st the WVAC members put on an early “Night Under the Stars” astronomy star party. The weather was not looking good for the official star party date (11/02) so they went a day early with great results and plenty of visitors.

Viewing Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)

N 291st Ave Buckeye, AZ 85396 – 33.656565, -112.677668

We had 25 people come look to view comet C/2023 A3, The Moon, and Saturn through our 2 telescopes. There were 4 volunteers

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Comet C2023 A3 BR2

Comet C2023 A3 BR1

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International Observe the Moon Night – Peoria Public Library at Centennial Plaza
Telescopes provided by the West Valley Astronomy Club

On the Centennial Plaza just Southeast of the Peoria Library
Saturday, September 14 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
This event is open to the public and guests of the library (registration required).

Join us for this fun event!

For more information and to register for the event visit: Peoria Library Website

International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon.

Official NASA website: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/about/overview/

Download the NASA International Observe the Moon Night Flyer: NASA Download

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International Observe the Moon Night – Surprise Asante Public Library
Telescopes provided by the West Valley Astronomy Club

Saturday, September 14 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
More information is available on the City of Surprise Events calendar: Surprise Asante Library
Host: Bambi Shelby

On the plaza on the North side of the library entrance
This event is open to guests of the library and the public

Join us for this fun event!

International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon.

Official NASA website: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/about/overview/

Download the NASA International Observe the Moon Night Flyer: NASA Download

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