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Next Star Party:

Saturday, March 28, 2026 7:30 PM

Quarter Moon Star Party at Maturango - Mar 28

Shrodinger Crater on the Moon — NASA Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter

* IMPORTANT: Please check here for POSSIBLE WEATHER CANCELLATIONS. *

If you arrive early, bright Venus (mag. –3.9) is visible in the west, but will soon set.

Later, we can see Jupiter's tiny moon Europa emerge from behind the planet (occultation) at 8:45 PM. 

The waxing Moon will be 3 days past First Quarter and 80% illuminated, with many features visible along the terminator. We can see craters, mountains, rilles, and other details.

For a detailed map of what's visible on the Moon this night, go to Derekscope Moon Phase Maps and click on the Day 10 Moon.

Activity

Europa Emerges from Behind Jupiter

Location

Maturango Museum