Star Gazing Under A Desert Full Moon

While the brilliant moonlight means the faintest, most distant galaxies will take a back seat tonight, it opens the door to a completely different astronomical spectacle. Our volunteer astronomers will turn their high-powered telescopes toward the Moon itself to explore its dramatic craters, mountain peaks, and ancient lava plains in stunning detail. You will enjoy a quiet, cool desert evening above the urban lights. Sorry no dogs allowed near the telescopes. Bring 1-liter water. RSVP is required. Check-in at the hike table at the Homestead Trail. View map/UTM coordinates for directions to trailhead location: 33.709048, -116.398609 PLEASE NOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER, WIND OR RAIN. For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918. A suggested nonrefundable donation of $10.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.