Fall Night Sky Program
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park · Kentucky
Photo: NPS Image
Next time
Friday, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM
Local time at the park
Who it's for
Free
No entry fee listed by the organizer.
Drop-in
No sign-up needed: just show up.
Evening or night
Starts after 6 PM local time.
About this program
Come out to the park and enjoy an evening under the stars! Special guest lecturer Dr. Mark Pitts, professor of Physics, Geosciences and Astronomy from Eastern Kentucky University, will be on hand to explain night sky phenomena that can been seen the night of the event and will lead an exploration of the sights. Telescopes will be provided for free viewing of the stars, planets and other wonders of the universe.
Program will be held at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek.
Event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
- Elevation at the start
- 394 ft
- Where to meet
- At the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek
- Good to know
- Eastern Standard Time
From the National Park Service. Elevation from USGS.
Upcoming dates
- Friday, Oct 97:30 PM
Schedule from the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
73° / 70°
overcast clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Typical for the date
72° / 47°
Rain about 1 day in 4. 30-year NOAA average at Brandenburg, KY, 7.0 mi away.
Sunset
6:16 PM
Friday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
