Note: The location was going to be Wonder Valley but has been moved back to Pioneertown
Moon Phase: 3 days before the New Moon 
Sunset: 7:59 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.
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 July 8, 2026
I’m not planning on going tonight.
I will unfortunately be unable to attend tonight’s starparty as originally planned…
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Cross my fingers, I think it will be OK on clouds based on the satellite photos. I’m heading out.
So I did go out. Was the only person there. The clouds mostly disappeared so it was a good night. I looked at the satellite pictures this morning and a bunch of clouds arrived after I left.
Thinking about going but the cloud cover may not be good.
Would like to go but the cloud forecast isn’t great. Will check the weather Saturday.
I plan on attending Star party event
Yes indeed, I plan to be there.
Change of plans, that night I need to meet with a club member and group of friends who want to meet at Pioneertown. I’ll catch that darker sky next time.