James and Barbara Moore Observatory 2025-26 Viewing Schedule
Sep 1, 2025
September 1, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FLA – The James and Barbara Moore Observatory, located on the Florida SouthWestern College (FSW) Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda, will open for its 2025-26 public viewing sessions in September. Public viewings will be held on the third Friday of each month. These events are open to the public, and no reservation is required. The viewing will begin 30 minutes after sunset and will conclude between 10-11 p.m., weather permitting. The FSW Charlotte Campus is located at 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. Schedule of Observatory Viewing Sessions for 2025-26: Sept. 19, 2025 Oct. 17, 2025 Nov. 21, 2025 Dec. 19, 2025 Jan. 16, 2026 Feb. 20, 2026 March 20, 2026 April 17, 2026 May 15, 2026 Additional observation sessions may be scheduled or changed depending on celestial events. For more information or for a full schedule of observatory events, call (941) 637-3518 or (941) 637-5652, or visit https://www.fsw.edu/charlotte/observatory. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 19,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placement rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.
Last Updated: October 3, 2025
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