Written by Ashley Rogers, Director of Public Relations
Watch The Night Sky
Close your eyes and just imagine.
You sit on a soft blanket spread out on the grassy ground beneath you. Darkness is now settling across the Neely Henry Lake like a blanket. The hills around you are tall shadows you can barely see as you breathe in the cool night air. All at once, the quiet grows heavy and the stillness of the night wraps itself around you.
As you sit there looking up at the heavens, your senses begin to detect changes around you. The stillness is replaced with a gentle breeze. The quiet is filled with distant sounds of frogs in a croaking chorus, and crickets chirping their song to the night sky. Your eyes slowly adjust to the darkness, and suddenly you can see the glow of the moon over the lake, sparkling like tiny diamonds scattered along the surface.
Then you lie back on the ground and look up. The inky black expanse of sky is breathtaking. Out here, in Ashville, Alabama, there are no bright city lights nearby dimming the splendor…no highway sounds with semi-trucks squealing by. There is nothing to take away from the sights and sounds of nature in its nocturnal splendor. The stars look like millions of holes pierced through the darkness, allowing a brilliant bright light to pour through. Your senses are alive like they’ve never been before, just taking it all in.
There is no place like Greensport at night. One of the best parts of RV living and traveling, is the ability to enjoy outside everywhere you go. This year, in 2026, let’s take a look at the spectacular celestial events you can witness right here, only steps away from your RV.
Full Moons To Catch In 2026
Wolf Moon
The full Wolf Moon has already been seen on January 3rd. This moon gets its name from the belief that wolves howled more often and much louder in January, due to colder nighttime temperatures, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Greensport owner, Stephanie Evans, couldn’t resist the urge to sit out on The Island at 4:00 in the morning to capture the glory of the year’s first supermoon.
“Not only did the moon show up and show out, but I caught a meteor shower happening at the same time. It looked like the stars were falling over Greensport. Just incredible.” ~Stephanie Evans
Owner of Greensport RV Park and Marina
Snow Moon
February 1st will bring this year’s Snow Moon. Named simply because this is the month when snow typically falls (if it does). This moon’s glory will be easiest seen at its peak, at 4:09 a.m.
Worm Moon
March 3rd will bring us the full Worm Moon. This moon gets its name because of the earliest signs of spring… earthworms wiggling through the warming soil.
Along with the full moon, this day will also bring a total lunar eclipse to the United States! You can see the total eclipse at completion, at 5:33 a.m. Find out more about a lunar eclipse here: NASA.
Pink Moon
The Pink Moon will sparkle into view on April 1st. Hope to see a dazzling pink moon? Sorry. The Pink Moon got its name because of the “ground phlox” that was more prevalent this time of year, appearing as pink moss on the ground.
Flower Moon and Blue Moon
May is the lucky month when we can see TWO full moons! The first, the Flower Moon, will take center stage on May 1st. This moon’s name is derived from the new spring flowers bursting from the ground in May. The Blue Moon will debut on May 31st, and is known as a “micromoon.” A micromoon may appear smaller than the typical full moon, because the moon is in its farthest point in its orbit.
Strawberry Moon
June 29th will showcase the Strawberry Moon, which got its name from…you guessed it…ripening strawberries!
Buck Moon
July 29th will show seeking eyes the Buck Moon. This is the time of the year where a buck’s (male deer) antlers are in full growth.
Sturgeon Moon
The Sturgeon Moon will take place on August 27th. During this time of year, the Native American tribes in the North were catching freshwater sturgeon, giving this moon its name. This month will also see a partial lunar eclipse in conjunction with the Sturgeon Moon, causing the moon to appear orange or red in color around 8:23 p.m.
Corn Moon
The Corn Moon will be seen on September 26th. This is right in the middle of harvest season for corn and other fall crops, giving the moon its name. This month’s moon is also known as the Harvest Moon, because it is the one closest to the autumnal equinox.
Hunter’s Moon
October’s moon is the Hunter’s Moon on October 25th. This is the month when people were historically storing up food and other goods for the winter, giving this moon its name.
Beaver’s Moon
The Beaver’s Moon will be seen on November 24th. This is the time of years that the beaver was preparing its lodge for winter shelter, hence the name. See it peak at 8:53 a.m. in Alabama.
Cold Moon
The Cold Moon is the name for December’s full moon on December 23rd. This moon is the first full moon of the winter, therefore getting its name as the Cold Moon.
The Northern Lights Awe RV Travelers In Alabama
Sightings of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are extremely rare in Alabama…but Alabamians were dazzled by the geomagnetic rainbows seen by many in 2025! Although no dates can be guaranteed for this year, 2026 is setting up to be a year of high solar activity. That means the potential for Northern Lights sightings is higher than usual.
In the event of a potential geomagnetic storm producing a view of the Northern Lights from Greensport, here are some viewing tips:
- Find a dark, open place away from city lights or obstruction...Greensport RV Park!
- The northern horizon is the place to look for the “faint glow.”
- Between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. is usually the best timeframe to view.
- Our eyes can often only capture a faint glow, but use your phone’s camera! Set it to night mode, and use long exposure options when possible. Even taking photos during the timeframe can show dazzling results!
Meteor Showers Make Stars Fall On Alabama
Although there are more than a dozen nights to see meteor showers in Alabama, the most intense are the Perseids in August and the Geminids in December.
So, what is a meteor shower? RV travelers can expect to see “falling” or “shooting” stars across the sky during peak hours. Although it looks like stars falling, viewers are really seeing space rocks burning up as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere at high speeds! NASA can tell you all the fiery details here: Meteor Showers.
If you plan to visit Greensport RV Park during these times, plan to find a flat grassy spot, lie back, and just look up!
Visit the Mountains of Stars website for wonderful information on the subject of stargazing. View this page for helpful apps to enhance your night sky viewing experience!
Greensport RV Park Is Your Hub For Night Sky Viewing
Whether you come just to view these incredible celestial events or not, make time to take advantage of this prime viewing destination as part of your RV travel plan for the year. There are far fewer places to see these incredible sights now than there used to be, away from obstructive city lights, traffic noise, and other disturbances. Here at Greensport, we are proud to still enjoy the feeling of true peace and calm away from the hustle and bustle. We love the land, the trees, the sky, the lake, and the animals that call this land home.
Keeping our RV Park and Marina a natural haven for those that seek solace, as well as making it accessible and exciting to new visitors, is our constant goal. You, our customers, are the heartbeat of this beautiful place. Make 2026 the year you bring Greensport into your story.
Reserve your spot at our park now, and plan to enjoy the night sky as it was meant to be seen…in darkness, in quiet, and in total awe of the heavens above us.
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