Final Update 2/8/25 1:30 pm
OK folks, not a lot has changed since this morning. This one is a tough one. So here is what we are going to do:
It is supposed to be clear-ish between 6 & 8, but the clouds are supposed to put in an appearance again between 8 & 9, then clear off between 9 & 10. Of course, nobody knows what will actually happen. It has gone from sunny to cloudy to sunny multiple times already today…
So, a couple of BAS members will be at Harrison Bay and set up some gear and if we can see anything – hooray! If not, well, boo.
What that means for you all is that you need decide whether it is worth it for you to make the trip on a big “maybe.”
Keep in mind that we try to do this every month, so if you don’t want to come to this one (we understand) there is always next month!
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Come join the BAS for our monthly Star Party at Harrison Bay State Park on Saturday, February 8. We will be setting up in the Recreation Hall parking lot. We will have a variety of telescopes and observing opportunities. It may be cold, but there are a LOT of exciting things to observe!
Remember – there is no charge for BAS star parties and no fees at Harrison Bay!
Basic information for the February 8, 2025, Harrison Bay Star Party:
Sunset: 6:16 pm
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 80%
Set-Up: 5:00-6:00 pm
Guest Arrival: 6:00 pm
Deep Sky Targets: All the winter goodies!
Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Venus. Saturn has left the evening sky for a while.
Please understand that these events are entirely at the mercy of the weather, over which we have little control. We will post updates on Saturday afternoon with information and whether or not we may have to cancel, so be sure to check back after 2:00 pm.