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Night Sky Festival: Day 3
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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 (mile 4.6), 20 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
12:00 PM - 2:00 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, 2 hours
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available.
3:00 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).
9:00 PM | Mathews Arm Star Party
Join a Ranger for an exploration of the night sky. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Mathews Arm Campground Amphitheater parking lot, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
10:30 AM and 2:30 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! Byrd Visitor Center Auditorium, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Solar Viewing
Explore Earth’s brightest star, the Sun! Come and stay as long as you wish during this relaxed exploration. Byrd Visitor Center lawn
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available.
1:30 PM | Going Batty
Who are the dazzling, diving, daredevils, those tiny fliers performing amazing aerial acrobatics? Discover Shenandoah’s nine species of bats, including one endangered species. Byrd Visitor Center patio, 15-20 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
3:30 PM | Solar Spectacular
Learn about our home star and how its light powers our earth. Then use the power of the sun to make your own sunprint. Byrd Visitor Center lawn, 30 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
6:00 PM | Shenandoah National Park Skies
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern to explore the world of astrophotography here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Byrd Visitor Center auditorium, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
7:00 PM | The Future of U.S. Crewed Spaceflight
Learn where NASA is headed, literally, with new manned spacecraft and rockets to launch the next generation of American astronauts. This program is hosted by Delaware North's special guest, Greg Redfern. Byrd Visitor Center auditorium, 45 minutes each
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).
8:30 PM | We’re Not the Only Rock in Space
Explore the different rocks that can be found in the solar system in this planetary geology program. Big Meadows Amphitheater, 45 minutes
Wheelchair Accessible. Assistive Listening Available (please arrive 15 minutes early).