Stargazing: New Moon

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Upper Beach Parking Area
Main Park Address: Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.

When

Aug. 12, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Join a ranger at the Upper Beach Parking Area to view the night sky during the new moon. Since there is no moonlight competing with the sky, the days surrounding a new moon offer the best conditions of the month for spotting the Milky Way, faint galaxies, and constellations

Telescopes will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. We recommend chairs or blankets for stargazing during this event.

Please park at Shelter 3 to prevent light pollution from vehicles. Rangers will be on site to direct you to the Upper Beach Area.

This event may be cancelled if the forecast indicates overcast skies or rain.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov