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n 2024 the Geminid meteor shower will last for six weeks and peak during the late evening/early morning hours of Dec. 13-14. It‘s been visible since the mid-19th century. It‘s the most prolific of all the meteor showers in the calendar, with up to 120 shooting stars potentially visible each hour around the peak.
Reserved for Cub Scout campout
n 2024 the Geminid meteor shower will last for six weeks and peak during the late evening/early morning hours of Dec. 13-14. It‘s been visible since the mid-19th century. It‘s the most prolific of all the meteor showers in the calendar, with up to 120 shooting stars potentially visible each hour around the peak.
Reserved for Cub Scout campout
The term "Cold Moon" was coined by the Mohawk people of Native America. The full cold moon is the name given to the full moon in December, and it refers to the long, cold nights and the onset of winter.
Open House FREE to the public! Come and learn about The Central Texas Astronomical Society (CTAS) our history, about the telescope and the night sky. Rain or shine we offer tours and opportunities to explore or learn more about the dark sky views at the Paul & Jane Meyer Observatory (PJMO) built on the Turner Research Station (TRS) site. We are building a second Public Outreach Observatory to be completed in 2025! Come enjoy the night sky and become a member ($35 single or $50 family). Free campsites at TRS available for members too! Questions? info@centexastronomy.org 254-326-1057