The Raleigh Astronomy Club, in association with the Astronomical League, offers several interesting observing programs. There is a wide range of observing programs available to meet any interest or skill level. Club members can participate in any of the Astronomical League observing programs or RAC observing programs.

The information below is provided as an aid for determining observing conditions. The Clear Sky Clocks listed are for some of the dark sky sites the Club uses on occasion. The monthly darkness reports include the start and end times of darkness each night.

Weather and Sun / Moon Times

Clear Sky Clocks

Dark Sky Site	Clear Sky Clock
Jordan Lake
Howell Woods
Presbyterian Point

* For the full clear sky clock of a dark sky site, click its mini clear sky clock.

Monthly Darkness Reports

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

* Courtesy of Knightware Deep-Sky Planner