The first week of April is "International Dark Sky Week."Dr. Kent Montgomery, head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M-Commerce, agrees that spring is a good time to go outside at night and re-acquaint yourself with the prominent features of the night sky.
This Is 'International Dark Sky Week'
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