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Next Star Party:

Saturday, January 24, 2026 6:00 PM

Quarter Moon Star Party at Maturango - Jan 24

Shrodinger Crater on the Moon — NASA Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter

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Jupiter is in fine position for viewing its bands of clouds and 4 largest moons. Early in the evening ,we should be able to catch its Great Red Spot. We also expect to see Saturn and its beautiful rings as well as several of the brightest moons.

The waxing Moon will be 6.3 days past New Moon and 38% illuminated. We can see craters, mountains, rilles, and other details on the surface of the Moon. 

For a detailed map of what's visible on the Moon this night, go to Derekscope Moon Phase Maps and click on the Day 6 Moon.

Activity

Telescope views of the planets and the Moon

Location

Maturango Museum