OCALA, FL (352today.com) – UPDATE 3/1: The City of Ocala says Astronomy Night hosted at the Ocala Regional Sportsplex is canceled due to inclement weather.
City officials say the program will be rescheduled for later this year.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), showers are likely in Ocala with thunderstorms after 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Click here to view the full forecast for the weekend.
ORIGINAL 2/28: Grab a chair or blanket and break out the telescope for some stargazing at Ocala’s Astronomy Night this Saturday evening. Don’t have a telescope? Don’t worry.
The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is hosting Astronomy Night Saturday, March 2, from 6-9 p.m. at the Ocala Regional Sportsplex which is located at 3500 SW 67th Ave. Rd.
You and your family will have an opportunity to learn about the night skies and stargaze with fellow observers.
Representatives from the University of Florida’s Observatory will be on site with their telescopes.
This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
The event is, of course, weather dependent. The National Weather Service forecast for Saturday evening in Ocala does call for the chance of rain. But don’t let that scare you off. It’s only a 30% chance. The low temp will be around 61. If the city notifies of a cancellation, we’ll post the update on the 352today Facebook page.
In preparation for this program, the Ocala Regional Sportsplex will be closed Saturday, March 2, starting at 5:30 p.m. This closure impacts all softball fields, basketball, and volleyball courts. The sportsplex will reopen to the public Sunday, March 3, at 8 a.m.