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Night Sky Festival: Day 2
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Free. This event is free, but you must have an entrance pass to get into Shenandoah National Park.Dates & Times
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Discover the Park after dark during the 2022 Night Sky Festival! Join us for stargazing, Ranger talks, kids' activities, and guest presentations ranging from topics such as space weather, space travel, and our future in space. If you plan on attending one of the outdoor evening activities, be sure to be prepared for the weather and bring a flashlight with a red filter. Outdoor activities may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
11:00 AM | It's Just a Phase!
Hoping to catch a glimpse of Earth's closest neighbor today? Learn how the movements of the Earth and the Moon determine how much of the Moon you can see during your visit to Shenandoah. Dickey Ridge Visitor Center lawn, 20 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Solar Viewing
Explore Earth’s brightest star, the Sun! Come and stay as long as you wish during this relaxed exploration. Dickey Ridge Visitor Center lawn
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available.
12:00 PM and 4:00 PM | James Webb Space Telescope
View the newest images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and learn how it will continue to unfold the universe! Dickey Ridge Visitor Center Auditorium, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
7:30 PM | Call of the Wild: Creatures of the Night Edition
Explore the fascinating, and perhaps even surprising forms of communication used by four of Shenandoah's night stalking predators. Discover the key to translating these conversations and take a peek into the world of the Park after dark. Mathews Arm Campground Amphitheater (mile 22.2), 45 min
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
9:00 PM | Dickey Ridge Star Party
Join a Ranger for an exploration of the night sky. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Dickey Ridge Visitor Center lawn, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
9:30 PM | Skyland Star Party
Join a Ranger for an exploration of the night sky. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Skyland Amphitheater, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
10:00 AM and 4:00 PM | Guiding Lights
Discover stories in the stars, design your own constellation, and find out how animals rely on dark skies. Byrd Visitor Center lawn, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
1:30 PM | Nocturnal Adaptations
Over the years, many animals and insects have evolved to survive in the world at night! Join a Ranger to learn about these adaptations and how they help these creatures survive and thrive in the dark. Byrd Visitor Center patio, 15-20 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
2:30 PM | Young Naturalists
Discover Shenandoah’s nocturnal side at this interactive program designed for children (accompanied by an adult). Byrd Visitor Center, 1-½ hours
Assisted Listening Devices Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
5:00 PM | Solar System Scramble
Learn about each planet and its role in the solar system as you recreate the planets' orbital dance through space. Byrd Visitor Center lawn, 30 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
8:30 PM | Navigating Through Night
Join a Ranger as we learn how people and wildlife use the night sky as our guide. Throughout history, night sky navigation has affected not only our travels, but our daily lives throughout the seasons. Big Meadows Amphitheater, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
9:30 PM | Big Meadows Star Party
Join a Ranger for an exploration of the night sky. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Park at Rapidan Fire Road (mile 51.2), 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
8:30 PM | The Spectacular Sky Rat
Learn about the many different bat species that call Shenandoah National Park home and their diverse ways of survival. Loft Mountain Amphitheater, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).