Make sure you understand when and where the moon will rise and set as well as where it is within its cycle. Full moons make it much more challenging to see stars, planets, and constellations. It is best to go during the new moon.
Congrats on this milestone Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority! We appreciate your partnership over the years and look forward to many more!
Once the sun has set, you want to be sure that you keep your night vision eyes adjusted to the darkness. Avoid lighting and car headlights if at all possible. Consider getting a red light filter for any light source you use. This will help you keep your eyes adjusted to the night’s dim light.
Consider heading to a place that has very little light pollution. If you live in Southern California this likely means you’re going to need to head to the desert. A few options could include Joshua Tree National Park or Anza Borrego Desert State Park.
Here’s the June edition of the HFE E-newsletter which includes an update on closures at Chino Hills State Park; a sighting of a ringtail cat there; how conservation fared in the state budget and more; and island biogeography in the Puente-Chino Hills. Enjoy the summer! Read the e-newsletter.