May Star Party

When

Saturday, May 16, 2026    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where

Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
51010 Pipes Canyon Rd, Pioneertown, CA, 92268

Event Type

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Note: Location subject to change

Moon Phase:  3 days before New Moon waning crescent moon

Sunset: 7:41 pm

Weather:


Clear Sky Chart:
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 December 30, 2025

4 Comments

  1. Gerald R

    I plan to be there.

  2. Reuben J. Arceo

    I will unfortunately be unable to attend as i have personal and family matters to attend to on Saturday,, May 16th..

  3. Mike Ratcliff

    I will be out of town this weekend

  4. Martin C

    Yes, I plan to enjoy that good sky.

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