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10/19/2012 – Ephemeris – Sky gazing opportunities in the Grand Traverse region.

October 19, 2012

Ephemeris for Friday, October 19th.  The sun will rise at 8:03.  It’ll be up for 10 hours and 46 minutes, setting at 6:50.   The moon, 2 days before first quarter, will set at 10:20 this evening.

There are two chances for the public to observe the heavens this weekend.  First is a Star Party at Northwestern Michigan College’s Rogers Observatory tomorrow night Saturday the 20th from 9 to 11 p.m..  The observatory is open rain or shine with a presentation, if its cloudy.  Sunday the 21st the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society will hold its last Star Party of the year at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore celebrating their 42nd anniversary.  This event will run from 8 to 10 p.m. At the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive at Stop 3, the Dunes Lookout.  Parking for this event should be at Picnic Mountain just before stop 3.  For both events we’ll have the first quarter moon, and wonders of the autumn and even summer skies.

Times are for the Traverse City/Interlochen area of Michigan.  They may be different for your location.

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