August 2nd (8:00pm): The Moon is a little over half full (a waxing, gibbous phase) and will make a great sight in any telescope or binoculars. We’ll look at the lunar mare (mah-ray) that were once thought to be seas of water, and we’ll see craters that are lit edge-on by the Sun’s light. The shadows cast by the edges of the craters help us to see the depth and structure of what otherwise might look flat.

Jeff Alexander has been organizing Astronomy Nights at Robbins Farm Park for many years. These are typically on Saturday evenings. All scheduled dates are listed below, but check the event website for possible weather related changes. Each night he’ll have at least one telescope out to view objects in the night sky. The events are totally informal and fun for all ages. Weather permitting, the dates are as follows:

• Saturday August 2nd (8:00pm)
• Saturday, Sept 13th (8:45pm)