Moonless Stargazing Hike

Date: Feb 17, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The SCFH invites you to join Vicky Derksen on this moonless evening to observe the night skies. You might see a planet or two and locate and identify constellations and their stars while Vicky recounts some cultural star stories. After the hike, a Star Dude will point the telescope at deep space objects that can't be seen with the naked eye.

Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Bring water and hiking poles if needed. Red flashlights welcome; white lights and flash photography should stay tucked away to preserve everyone's night vision. Be prepared to hike 2 miles roundtrip on the Promenade Trail, a slightly rocky but relatively flat old jeep road after a slight climb at the beginning. No dogs, please.

Vicky Derksen is the host of the Night Sky Tourist podcast and website and owns a local stargazing business. You can find her online at nightskytourist.com.
Click here to register for this free event. https://www.scfh.org/events

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14800 N Eagle Ridge Rd Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 US

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Moonless Stargazing Hike

Feb 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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