Stargazing : Lunar Odyssey – Moon & Night Sky Exploration near Pune & Mumbai

Dates: Saturday, January 3 – Sunday, January 4, 2026
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Location: Nisargshala, Sahyadris near Pune

Kick off 2026 with a New Year Lunar Odyssey, exploring the Moon’s crater chains, rilles, and valleys. The First Quarter Moon provides perfect lighting along the terminator, revealing dramatic relief and detailed lunar features—ideal for observation and astrophotography.

🌕 What You’ll See

Moon Features (Telescopes / Binoculars)

• Tycho Crater and its prominent ray system

• Mare Nectaris – smooth lunar plains

• Fracastorius Crater – a large, eroded crater

• Crater chains, rilles, and valleys along the terminator line

With Unaided Eyes / Binoculars

• Constellations Orion, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer

• Bright stars and clusters in the winter sky

Deep Sky Objects

• Beehive Cluster (M44) in Cancer

• Orion Nebula (M42)

• M35 in Gemini

🌠 Why Join Lunar Odyssey?

• Observe the Moon at its First Quarter phase for maximum detail

• Guided telescopic and binocular sessions for lunar and night sky exploration

• Learn constellation spotting and lunar photography techniques

• Safe, eco-friendly campsite near Pune & Mumbai

• Perfect for families, students, and astronomy enthusiasts