Lights Out - Stars Out
Schedule
Thu Aug 27 2026 at 09:00 pm to 11:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND, United States, North Dakota 58554 | Mandan, ND
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Lights out - Stars Out! 🌟ðŸ”Experience the magic of the night sky at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park’s Star Parties! Join us at Cavalry Square / Parade Ground from 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM for an unforgettable stargazing adventure. Arrive early to claim a great observation spot—sunset is at 8:32 PM, so you can watch the sky transform before darkness fully sets in.
Special Opportunity!
This event will witness a partial lunar eclipse of the moon lasting from roughly 8:23 PM to 2:01 AM the next day. A lunar eclipse is when our planet passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. This celestial event is sometimes known as a Blood Moon because the created shadow is sometimes a reddish-orange color. Peak obscuration of the moon will occur at 11:12 PM at nearly 94%. Don't miss your chance to view an almost total lunar eclipse through the lends of a telescope!
🌒 All ages welcome! Park staff and members of the Bismarck Astronomy Club will guide you through using telescopes, spotting constellations, identifying planets, and even exploring the craters of the moon. Telescopes and binoculars will be available, but feel free to bring your own!
🔦 Helpful tip: If you have a red-light flashlight, bring it along—it helps preserve night vision for better stargazing. Regular flashlights are welcome but should be kept on low beam.
Come explore the wonders of the cosmos with us! ðŸŒ
Each Lights Out - Stars Out event in 2026 is scheduled for: Saturday-June 20th, Saturday-July 18th, and Thursday-August 27th.
***Dates may be subject to changes***
Bathrooms will be available for use in the Commissary building adjacent from the parade ground.
*Schedule is subject to change.
Event is FREE with a ND State Parks Annual Pass, or $7 vehicle registration at the entrance to the park. Don't have a ND State Parks Annual Pass, you can make that purchase at the park or online at www.parkrec.nd.gov #visitmandan #starparty #nightsky #stargazing #telescope #lunareclipse
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4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND, United States, North Dakota 58554Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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