James and Barbara Moore Observatory 2024-25 Viewing Schedule

September 6, 2024 – Punta Gorda, FLA – The James and Barbara Moore Observatory, located on the Florida SouthWestern College (FSW) Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda, will open for its 2024-25 public viewing sessions in September.

Public viewings will be held on the fourth Friday of each month. These events are open to the public, no reservation required. The viewing will begin 30 minutes after sunset and will conclude between 10-11 p.m., weather permitting. The FSW Charlotte Campus is located at 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda.

Schedule of Observatory Viewing Sessions for 2024-25:

Sept.27, 2024

Oct. 25, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

Dec. 27, 2024

Jan. 24, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

Mar.28, 2025

Apr. 25, 2025

May 23, 2025

Additional observation sessions may be scheduled or changed depending on celestial events.

For more information or for a full schedule of observatory events, call (941) 637-3518 or (941) 637-5652, or visit https://www.fsw.edu/charlotte/observatory.