2024 Events at the North Frontenac Star Gazing Pad

2024 North Frotenac Amateur Astronomy Club (NFAAC) Schedule held at North Frotenac Astronomy Park Event times are when members of the NFAAC will be in attendance and the ovservatories will be in use.

The pad is open 24/7 so you are welcome to stay later and continue to view the skies.

Events may have to be cancelled due to inclement weather, please check the dark sky chart for the best predictions.

The following events are taking place at the North Frontenac Star Gazing Pad at 5816 Road 506 between Plevna and Fernleigh. Check NorthFrontenac.com events calendar for event updates.

Sunday May 5 Aquarid Meteor Showers 8:00pm - 12:00am

Friday & Saturday May 10 & 11 Waxing crescent moon. No visible planets but a great night for deep sky viewing Sunset - 11:00pm

Friday & Saturday June 7 & 8 Solar observing 1:00pm - 3:00am
Evening deep sky observing Sunset - 11:00pm

Friday & Saturday July 12 & 13 1st quarter moon, Mercury & Venus will reappear very low in our skies during twilight Sunset - 11:00pm

Monday August 12 - Perseid Meteor Shower is at its peak, 1st quarter moon sets about midnight Sunset - 11:00pm (Rain date August 13)

Friday & Saturday August 23 & 24 Moon rises at 10:40pm Saturn is well placed, Venus sets in Twilight Sunset - 11:00pm

Friday & Saturday August 30 & 31 No moon. Saturn is well set up in southeast Uranus. Near the Pleiades Sunset - 11:00pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 6,7,8 Festival of the Stars More info to follow

Friday & Saturday Oct 6 & 7 Waxing crescent moon, all 4 giant planets in the late evening sky Sunset - 11:00pm

In depth details will be posted on the Facebook page as the date gets closer. All events are free. Everyone is welcome. Bring your binoculars and telescopes if you have them.

Contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development for more information.
recreation@northfrontenac.ca, 613-479-2231x233
www.northfrontenac.com/dark-sky-preserve.html