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Our Next Meeting

Wednesday, April 17

American Space Museum

7pm - Open to the Public
308 Pine Street, Titusville
Meet local astronomy enthusiasts
Our Next Event

End of Star Party Season

From November to early March dark skies are available from 6-9pm
During Daylight Saving Time in the summer, skies are not dark until 9pm or later.
If you think you have an event idea during the summer, email us in advance to discuss feasibility.

Events Calendar

Contact the BAS Secretary for Calendar updates. Controls at the top allow different views.

Calendar Notes
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Planets

Jupiter is in the western sky in early evening. No other planets easily visible.

Calendar Notes

Solar Eclipse

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On Monday April 8th the long path of a total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. from Southwest to Northeast. Florida will only see a partial eclipse. For safe viewing activities for teachers and parents to use with children, see this guide published by the Astronomical League: Teacher Guide Eclipse graphic from timeanddate.com

Current Solar Image and Moon Phase

sunspots
Astro News
Favorite Sources

check these links for more on what to see in the sky:

Sky & Telescope EarthSky spaceweather

Current Sky Conditions

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Click on Satellite image for local Melbourne weather
For more NOAA Satellite images see: GOES-East - Sector view: Southeast

Skychart Melbourne Kissimmee Prarie Preserve

For more information on Clear Dark Sky charts see: Clear Dark Sky

Our Partners

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For more information see: American Space Museum

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For more information see: Italian American Club of Brevard



We are grateful to our partners who welcome us for our monthly meetings and other events.