Sunday is the Autumn Equinox marking the moment night regains the upper hand, from now until spring nighttime lasts longer than daytime. It’s also time for a star party! One week from today the Okie Tex star party starts.
From last year: let the 29th annual Okie-Tex star party begin!
A single 30 second picture as darkness began September 8th, 2012. Click image for larger version. Yes the night sky really is that spectacular there.