# Events

**URL:** https://discourse.okcastro.club/c/events/5.md

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## [About the Events category](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/about-the-events-category/10)

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**Author:** [@sdm](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/sdm)\
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Upcoming opportunities to explore the night sky in the OKC metro area.

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## [All Members Nights at CRO](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/all-members-nights-at-cro/1430)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 297\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/all-members-nights-at-cro/1430 "2026-11-07T17:31:31Z")

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Dave has updated the Club Calendar with the dates for All Member’s Nights in 2026! The next All Member’s Nights will be 10 Jan and 17 Jan. We probably won’t have temps like we had over Christmas, so remember to dress …

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## [First Friday at PASEO Nov 6](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-paseo-nov-6/1461)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-paseo-nov-6/1461 "2026-11-07T15:18:43Z")

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The Paseo Art District has invited us to set up on First Fridays at Paseo again. We’re going to start again on Friday, 6 Feb. This will be in addition to First Friday Public Observing Night at Arbor Gardens in Moore. Sev…

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## [First Friday at Arbor Gardens Nov 6th](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 116\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 4:25am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429 "2026-11-07T04:25:09Z")

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Dave has updated the Club Calendar for 2026! I’ve changed the official start time from 1900 to 1830 for Jan, Feb, and Mar. If we switch back to Daylight Saving Time again (I’m hoping we won’t!) sunset will be close to 2…

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## [STEM Outreach at Trinity School at Edgemere - Nov 5](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/stem-outreach-at-trinity-school-at-edgemere-nov-5/1879)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/stem-outreach-at-trinity-school-at-edgemere-nov-5/1879 "2026-11-06T04:44:43Z")

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We have been invited to support their first annual STEM event at Trinity School at Edgemere, 3200 N. Walker Ave, in OKC on November 5, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. We can set up as early as 4:30. Trinity School serves 243 students …

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## [Voyager 1 to set a record! (Again)](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/voyager-1-to-set-a-record-again/1880)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/voyager-1-to-set-a-record-again/1880 "2026-11-02T01:36:55Z")

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Voyager 1 is about to set an historic first! On November 18th, at 0416 CST and 7 seconds, it will be one light day from earth! The first ever man made object to be that far from earth! Think about that. “Only” one light…

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## [2026 JD McCarty Center Camp ClapHans Star Party - Fall (October) Camp](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/2026-jd-mccarty-center-camp-claphans-star-party-fall-october-camp/1579)

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**Author:** [@cpetroff](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/cpetroff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/2026-jd-mccarty-center-camp-claphans-star-party-fall-october-camp/1579 "2026-10-18T23:27:25Z")

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The OKC Astronomy Club will be holding a star party for the JD McCarty Center Camp ClapHans Fall Camp for children with disabilities this year. Sharla Bardin, the Public Information Officer for JD McCarty Center, has as…

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## [NSN Webinar Series: Commissioning NASA’s Roman Space Telescope with Rebekah Hounsell -October 22, 2026](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/nsn-webinar-series-commissioning-nasa-s-roman-space-telescope-with-rebekah-hounsell-october-22-2026/1841)

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**Author:** [@egrizz](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/egrizz)\
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**Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/nsn-webinar-series-commissioning-nasa-s-roman-space-telescope-with-rebekah-hounsell-october-22-2026/1841 "2026-10-04T21:15:08Z")

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Join the NASA Night Sky Network on Thursday, October 22, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (8:00 PM Eastern), with NASA scientist Rebekah Hounsell to learn about the next NASA flagship telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telesc…

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## [International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) at Science Museum Oklahoma 19 Sep 2026](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766 "2026-09-25T00:13:17Z")

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International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) at Science Museum Oklahoma on 19 Sep 2026. Will start at 7pm until 10pm. The Moon rises at 3:37pm and Sunset is at 7:31pm. Venus sets at 8:45pm and Saturn rises at 8:14pm. In…

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## [OCCC Astronomy Club - Night Sky Viewing](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/occc-astronomy-club-night-sky-viewing/1719)

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**Author:** [@Ms.Frizzle](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Ms.Frizzle)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/occc-astronomy-club-night-sky-viewing/1719 "2026-09-21T23:08:23Z")

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OCCC Astronomy Club - Night Sky Viewings Fall Semester starting September 17th Oklahoma City Community College - John Massey Center Fields OCCC, SW 81st St. OKC, OK 73159 35.385023, -97.566880 Update: first meeting …

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## [Supernova SN 2026aaiv in NGC 7331](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/supernova-sn-2026aaiv-in-ngc-7331/1804)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/supernova-sn-2026aaiv-in-ngc-7331/1804 "2026-09-18T03:43:52Z")

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Tried this one last night with my S50. Looks like it got a lot brighter since Sep 3rd.

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## [Solar Sundays at Martin Park Nature Center July-August](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/solar-sundays-at-martin-park-nature-center-july-august/1659)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/solar-sundays-at-martin-park-nature-center-july-august/1659 "2026-09-11T03:18:28Z")

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Join Martin Park on Sunday afternoons 2pm - 4pm in July and August to learn more about the big, bright ball of burning gases that sits about 149.6 million miles away from us. That’s right, we’re talking about the Sun, o…

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## [Partial Lunar Eclipse August 27, 2026](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/partial-lunar-eclipse-august-27-2026/1696)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/partial-lunar-eclipse-august-27-2026/1696 "2026-09-01T00:58:25Z")

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Looking for locations to have an viewing event. I think Stanley Draper Lake might be a good location. https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/events/okcac/118512/ https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/oklahoma-city?iso=2026…

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## [European Total Solar Eclipse 12 Aug](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/european-total-solar-eclipse-12-aug/1718)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/european-total-solar-eclipse-12-aug/1718 "2026-09-01T00:51:01Z")

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There is a total solar eclipse occuring tomorrow, 12 Aug. Local times for it are: Starts 10:34 am CDT Total (start) 11:58 am CDT Maximum 12:46 pm CDT Total (end) 1:34 pm CDT Ends 2:57 pm CDT While O…

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## [Nova in Sagitta](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/nova-in-sagitta/1743)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/nova-in-sagitta/1743 "2026-08-30T00:34:54Z")

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There are reports of a 7th magnitude nova in Sagitta. Its position is marked with a cross in this AAVSO chart.

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## [Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks Aug 12–13, 2026](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/perseids-meteor-shower-peaks-aug-12-13-2026/1698)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/perseids-meteor-shower-peaks-aug-12-13-2026/1698 "2026-08-12T23:48:10Z")

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The Perseids are one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. They occur every year between July 17 and August 24 and tend to peak around August 9-13. It is a New Moon on Aug 12th so this should be a good one. https:…

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## [Lunar Event Aug 5th](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/lunar-event-aug-5th/1690)

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**Author:** [@Gerald\_T](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Gerald_T)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/lunar-event-aug-5th/1690 "2026-08-06T01:36:58Z")

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Space-X rocket to crash on moon August 5, 2026 06:?? utc visible from USA. Dust cloud visible expected. Should we organize a viewing opportunity somewhere??

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## [Quarterly Novice Session Jul 25th at Stanley Draper Lake](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/quarterly-novice-session-jul-25th-at-stanley-draper-lake/1658)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/quarterly-novice-session-jul-25th-at-stanley-draper-lake/1658 "2026-07-26T01:26:00Z")

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Quarterly novice session 25 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm-11:00pm Point 10 Recreation Area 2 at Stanley Draper Lake. The Moon rises at 6:12pm and Sunset is at 8:39pm. Venus will be up. If you got a new telescope or you just have…

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## [2026 JD McCarty Center Camp ClapHans Star Parties- June-July](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/2026-jd-mccarty-center-camp-claphans-star-parties-june-july/1578)

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**Author:** [@cpetroff](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/cpetroff)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/2026-jd-mccarty-center-camp-claphans-star-parties-june-july/1578 "2026-07-21T01:17:07Z")

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The OKC Astronomy Club will be holding star parties for the JD McCarty Center Camp ClapHans Summer Camps for children with disabilities again this year. This will be our 11th year working with JDMC holding star parties …

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## [Moon occults Venus](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/moon-occults-venus/1640)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/moon-occults-venus/1640 "2026-06-17T20:41:41Z")

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This will happen a little after 2:10pm CDT and will reappear around 3:35pm CDT in the Oklahoma City area.

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## [Space Day and Sally's Night 2026 Thursday June 11th](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/space-day-and-sallys-night-2026-thursday-june-11th/1582)

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**Author:** [@astrowaylon](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/astrowaylon)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/space-day-and-sallys-night-2026-thursday-june-11th/1582 "2026-06-12T00:14:38Z")

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Space Day and Sally’s Night @ Science Museum Oklahoma: Thursday, June 11 // 10am-2pm AND 6:30pm-10pm Science Museum Oklahoma 2020 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Google map link About this event This event is…

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## [Arcadia Lake BioBlitz 2026: Solar, Lunar and Stargazing May 29th Cancelled](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/arcadia-lake-bioblitz-2026-solar-lunar-and-stargazing-may-29th-cancelled/1571)

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**Author:** [@IdaKC5ANA](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/IdaKC5ANA)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/arcadia-lake-bioblitz-2026-solar-lunar-and-stargazing-may-29th-cancelled/1571 "2026-05-27T19:26:37Z")

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Edmond’s Spring Creek Park is this year’s location for the 24-hour BioBlitz hosted by Edmond Parks and Recreation. The OKCAC has been invited to participate, and although the event is a nighttime wildlife observation eve…

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## [Quarterly Novice Session at Lake Hefner, Windsurfer’s Point rescheduled to May 23rd](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/quarterly-novice-session-at-lake-hefner-windsurfer-s-point-rescheduled-to-may-23rd/1536)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/quarterly-novice-session-at-lake-hefner-windsurfer-s-point-rescheduled-to-may-23rd/1536 "2026-05-24T05:20:53Z")

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Astronomy Day/Quarterly Novice Session at Lake Hefner, Windsurfer’s Point on Saturday, Apr 25th. Will start at 7pm to help with equipment setup and operation. This is a public event open to all. Sunset is at 8:12pm and …

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## [Black Mesa State Park Celebration of DSI designation - April 17-18, 2026!](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/black-mesa-state-park-celebration-of-dsi-designation-april-17-18-2026/1491)

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**Author:** [@egrizz](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/egrizz)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/black-mesa-state-park-celebration-of-dsi-designation-april-17-18-2026/1491 "2026-05-08T20:40:05Z")

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The Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation would like our help. Anyone interested in joining us to celebrate the designation of Black Mesa State Park as a Dark Sky International State Park, please follow this thr…

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## [Impromtu Viewing Events](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/impromtu-viewing-events/714)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/impromtu-viewing-events/714 "2026-04-28T14:10:46Z")

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I’m creating this new topic, in the hopes this will allow folks to get timely notifications of short lead time announcements. If you have the option set to get notifications on this topic, each time this is updated you s…

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## [STEM Outreach Event for 5th Graders at Washington Irving Elementray - Edmond](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/stem-outreach-event-for-5th-graders-at-washington-irving-elementray-edmond/1539)

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**Author:** [@Randy](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Randy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/stem-outreach-event-for-5th-graders-at-washington-irving-elementray-edmond/1539 "2026-04-16T20:07:48Z")

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Headline: Edmond, OK. STEM for 5th Graders 16-Apr-2026 arrive at 9:00 am Washington Irving Elementary School 18101 North Western Avenue. (near the corner Western and 178th (or 2nd st.) Enter on south side of building…

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## [Artemis II Updates](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/artemis-ii-updates/1535)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/artemis-ii-updates/1535 "2026-04-09T00:16:06Z")

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Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed test flight around the Moon and will launch from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida no earlier than 5:24 p.m. CDT Wednesday, April 1.

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## [Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak Apr 22/23](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/lyrids-meteor-shower-peak-apr-22-23/1541)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/lyrids-meteor-shower-peak-apr-22-23/1541 "2026-04-07T01:26:00Z")

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The Lyrid Meteor Shower is usually active between April 16 and 25 every year. It tends to peak around April 22 or 23. Find a secluded viewing spot, away from the city lights. Once at the venue, your eyes may take 15 to …

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## [OCCC Astronomy Club Observation Nights](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/occc-astronomy-club-observation-nights/1290)

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**Author:** [@Ms.Frizzle](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Ms.Frizzle)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/occc-astronomy-club-observation-nights/1290 "2026-04-02T19:01:04Z")

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Thursday, October 2nd || 7:00 PM Oklahoma City Community College Across from the John Massey center on Oklahoma City Community College campus: OCCC, SW 81st St OKC, OK, 73159 OCCC Astronomy Club is inviting Oklahoma …

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## [Messier Marathon 2026 - Invitation to Join SAAA & JSCAS at Fort McKavett](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/messier-marathon-2026-invitation-to-join-saaa-jscas-at-fort-mckavett/1476)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/messier-marathon-2026-invitation-to-join-saaa-jscas-at-fort-mckavett/1476 "2026-03-21T15:50:59Z")

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Sorry posted this a bit late. Ida and I are going down for this event. Dear Oklahoma City Astronomy Club Team, The San Antonio Astronomical Association (SAAA), in partnership with the Johnson Space Center Astronomical …

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