Stargazing event set Aug. 5 in Richland

The community is invited to a stargazing event Aug. 5 in Richland, organized by the Tri-City Astronomy Club.

The star party is at the Reach museum, 1943 Columbia Park Trail.

Sunset is at 8:20 p.m.

“Come a little early for the crescent moon, and see Mars and Saturn after sunset,” a news release said. If the sky is clear enough, people might be able to see star clusters and nebulae.

The International Space Station is expected to fly over at 8:49 and10:26 p.m., and stargazers may also see two bright Iridium flares.

The event is free.

This story was originally published August 4, 2016 at 2:17 PM with the headline "Stargazing event set Aug. 5 in Richland."