Star Party
What: ICAS Monthly Public Star Part - CANCELLED
When / Where: Due to weather, clouds and rain, the Star Party scheduled for 3/24/2023 is cancelled. Hopefully the weather will cooperate for our April Star Party.
The Clear Sky Chart below predicts the weather in Oak Harbor for the next 96 hours. Check back to this page often for updates. In the Clear Sky Chart, the darker the blue in the Cloud Cover row just after sunset, the better the chances of having fair conditions for a Star Party. Just remember, the chart is in military or 24 hour clock (18 is 6pm). For more information about this chart or to look up the forecast for other sites, check out the Clear Sky Chart website or the link on our Link tab.
When / Where: Due to weather, clouds and rain, the Star Party scheduled for 3/24/2023 is cancelled. Hopefully the weather will cooperate for our April Star Party.
The Clear Sky Chart below predicts the weather in Oak Harbor for the next 96 hours. Check back to this page often for updates. In the Clear Sky Chart, the darker the blue in the Cloud Cover row just after sunset, the better the chances of having fair conditions for a Star Party. Just remember, the chart is in military or 24 hour clock (18 is 6pm). For more information about this chart or to look up the forecast for other sites, check out the Clear Sky Chart website or the link on our Link tab.
We will be holding these public Star Parties most months throughout 2023. The following is our current planned schedule and of course, all Star Parties depend on clear skies.
Jan - 20th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor.
Feb - 24th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor.
Mar - 24th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor.
Apr - 28th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor.
May - No Star Parties because it doesn't get dark until after 10pm
June - No Star Parties because it doesn't get dark until after 10pm
July - No Star Parties because it doesn't get dark until after 10pm
Aug - 18th Deception Pass State Park - Presentation at 8pm in the Amphitheater, star viewing 9:30 - 11:00pm on West Beach
Sept - 15th and 16th Fort Casey State Park and Camano Island State Park (details to come)
Oct - 21st Observe the Moon Night with Anacortes Library at Seafarers Park, Anacortes
Nov - 27th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor
Dec - 15th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor
Star Parties will begin at 7pm unless the sky is not yet dark in which case, those Star Parties will begin approximately 30 minutes after sunset. All dates and locations are subject to change and will be published here for your convivence, so please visit this site often for the latest information.
Jan - 20th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor.
Feb - 24th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor.
Mar - 24th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor.
Apr - 28th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor.
May - No Star Parties because it doesn't get dark until after 10pm
June - No Star Parties because it doesn't get dark until after 10pm
July - No Star Parties because it doesn't get dark until after 10pm
Aug - 18th Deception Pass State Park - Presentation at 8pm in the Amphitheater, star viewing 9:30 - 11:00pm on West Beach
Sept - 15th and 16th Fort Casey State Park and Camano Island State Park (details to come)
Oct - 21st Observe the Moon Night with Anacortes Library at Seafarers Park, Anacortes
Nov - 27th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor
Dec - 15th Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor
Star Parties will begin at 7pm unless the sky is not yet dark in which case, those Star Parties will begin approximately 30 minutes after sunset. All dates and locations are subject to change and will be published here for your convivence, so please visit this site often for the latest information.