Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone

NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visitors.

• Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.), behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
• The event’s programs will take place rain or shine.
• Important note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.

Please visit the official website for more details (copied below from the Virginia State Parks page):

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Discover our International Dark-Sky Park! Our evenings begin with a half-hour children's "Junior Astronomer" program, followed by a discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. Then join NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) Ambassadors for a presentation on the latest news in space research. Finish the evening by relaxing and enjoying the night's beauty with the members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) as they open their telescopes to public observation. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Feel free to bring your telescope or binoculars for your own exploration. To learn more about NOVAC and other local astronomy offerings please visit their website. 

To expedite your payment process, we encourage you to pay ahead online. The confirmation code must be presented at the gate. To learn more about the Virginia State Park Annual Pass visit our website. 

Details:
-Registration is not required, but highly encouraged.
-Parking fees apply.
-Entrance gates close one hour prior to the program end time. Exit gates remain open. 

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025

Time: 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Sky Meadows State Park
11012 Edmonds Lane
Delaplane, VA 20144