# Star Gazing Under a Desert Full Moon — La Quinta Cove

> Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Mon, Oct 26 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM
- Where: Cove to Lake Trailhead, La Quinta Cove, Calle Tecate & Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA 92253
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: A suggested nonrefundable donation of $10.00 per person
- Organizer: Friends of the Desert Mountains
- Official page: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-gazing-under-a-desert-full-moon/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

At the Cove to Lake trailhead in La Quinta, Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers turn their telescopes on the full Moon for an evening of close-up looks at craters, peaks and ancient lava plains. With the faint galaxies hidden by moonlight, the Moon is the star of the night, which makes this a good introduction to telescopes for children and teens who have never looked through one. The session runs two hours in the open desert at the edge of the Cove neighborhood; check in at the hike table. RSVP is required and the event is cancelled for heavy cloud cover, wind or rain. Bring a liter of water and warm layers for the evening; dogs are not allowed near the telescopes. A $10 suggested donation per person is encouraged.

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