Moon Phase: 2 days before New Moon 
Sunset: 7:50 pm
Clear Sky Chart:
Notes:
For those of you visiting Pioneertown Preserve for the first time, please remember to dress warmly, as the desert nights can be quite cool. Be sure to bring plenty of drinks and snacks for yourself. Bring sleeping gear if you plan to stay all night or feel you may be too tired to drive home safely.
Star Party Etiquette:
As with all star parties, please observe standard star party etiquette. Some tips: try to arrive and set up before dark; use no white light – use red filtered flashlights wherever possible – minimize white light from the auto door and dome lights; if you arrive late or plan to leave early, take care to approach and park so your headlights or backup lights do not shine on other participants; if you leave early or must use white light, first give a warning so observers or astrophotographers can compensate; please ask before handling other participant’s telescope equipment. Most importantly, be prepared to relax and enjoy good company under the night sky.
Last Updated on August 31, 2021
I’m Planning to be there.
I’ll be there. Mike
Bruce Herwig and Dave Card are planning on being there!
I will be attending, from when to when is it, can we sleep there?
Sleeping in vehicles should be no problem. There isn’t much area for tents.
The “official” posted time of 7pm to 11 pm is a typical time for most people. I haven’t stayed up much beyond that. I have slept in the car a few times.
Won”t be able to make it.
I would like to come!
I’m going to plan on going to this one. Testing out new telescope that was donated.
I am so looking forward to this!