Full Moon at Miller Woods

Moon Nights at Miller Woods: Guided Moonwalk Tour

This lunar-focused evening is perfect for first-time stargazers and families. It lands on a full moon — the Moon at its brightest and most luminous, lighting up the whole landscape and casting real moonlight along the trail.

Join Carlton Observatory, in partnership with Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District, at Miller Woods for an evening that blends science, wonder, and a beautiful walk under the stars.

The evening includes a short guided walk along our moon tour trail — a gravel path that winds around a moonlit pond and through the trees, all lit by the full Moon overhead. Keep an eye (and ear) out along the way: Miller Woods is home to plenty of local wildlife, and evening walks often bring surprise encounters.

We'll have telescopes set up for close-up views of the full Moon — a chance to see the bright ray systems streaking out from its craters, the dark lunar seas, and the dazzling detail of a Moon in full light — along with other sights in the night sky. A full Moon is surprisingly bright through a telescope, so it's important to view it carefully. Our scopes will be fitted with moon filters, which cut the glare and reveal crisp, comfortable detail — the same way sunglasses turn a blinding day into a clear one.

This is a guided group event. We'll gather at the kiosk to start the evening — look for our red light, which marks the meeting point and helps preserve everyone's night vision. For safety and the best experience, attendees must stay with the group throughout the tour.

When: Wednesday, October 23, 7:00–10:00 PM Where: Miller Woods, 15580 NW Orchard View Rd, McMinnville, OR 97128

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