Green Bank Star Quest

When and where Green Bank Star Quest is held

Not yet announced. Its usual timing is summer; the darkest weekend that fits is computed from the Moon.

Green Bank Star Quest is held at Green Bank Observatory, each year at about the same time (summer). It is organized by Green Bank Observatory. Inside the National Radio Quiet Zone; no phones or Wi-Fi on site.

Dates here are planning estimates from the Moon, not announced dates. Confirm with the organizer before you book.

How dark the sky gets at Green Bank Star Quest

Computed for the night of the party at the observing field, in local time.

At latitude 38.4°N, every star north of declination -52° rises here at some time of year. That puts Omega Centauri, at -47°, within reach low in the south. The Milky Way core in Sagittarius tops out 23° above the southern horizon.

What you can see from Green Bank on the party night

Highest altitude each showpiece reaches between the end of evening twilight and the start of morning twilight that night. Dimmed rows are out of reach from this latitude or this season; that is the case for choosing a party farther south.

Planets in the night sky

Where Green Bank Observatory is

Green Bank Observatory. Coordinates 38.430°N, 79.820°W (approximate).

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Open the larger map · Directions. Arrive before dark: headlights on the field ruin everyone's night vision.

Camping and lodging at Green Bank Star Quest

Camping and observatory lodging. Book early; on-site spaces at popular parties fill months ahead.

Star parties near Green Bank Star Quest

Green Bank Star Quest record

From the site's star parties dataset (starparties_q426). Sky conditions are computed in your browser for the field's coordinates.