The popular Astronomy Night programs offered through the Stockton Astronomical Society, in cooperation with Oak Grove Docent Council and San Joaquin County Parks, continue once a month through the end of this year.

Remaining dates are the second Saturday in October and November; the first Saturday in September and December. All events are offered at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park, at I-5 and Eight Mile Road, Stockton. The event itself is free, but there is a $6 cash parking fee at the park.

This is an opportunity to view planets through giant telescopes after sunset; all ages are welcome.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the viewing begins at 7:25 p.m. and features Saturn, M13 (Star Cluster), and M57 (Ring Nebula). The Saturday, Oct. 12 program starts at 6:30 p.m., featuring Star Cluster in Hercules, Dumbbell Nebula.

Saturday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m., view Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, M31 (Andromeda Galaxy: and close out the 2024 calendar year with a Saturday, Dec. 7 program at 4:45 p.m., viewing Saturn, Mars, M33 (Triangulum Galaxy).

For more information, call 209-953-8814 or 209-953-8800.