The follow dates are proposed as observing dates for the Norfolk Astronomical Society, and as subject to change. Observing dates generally fall on the Friday prior to New Moon. Observing Sessions begin at 7 PM, and are typically held down in dark, rural Gates County, NC. Raindate is Saturday.
| NEW MOON | DAYS | NAS OBSERVING |
| Monday January 26, 2009 | -3 | Friday January 23, 2009 |
| Wednesday February 25, 2009 | -5 | Friday February 20, 2009 |
| Thursday March 26, 2009 | 1 | Friday March 27, 2009 |
| Saturday April 25, 2009 | -1 | Friday April 24, 2009 |
| Monday May 25, 2009 | -3 | Friday May 22, 2009 |
| Monday June 22, 2009 | -3 | Friday June 19, 2009 |
| Wednesday July 22, 2009 | -5 | Friday July 17, 2009 |
| Thursday August 20, 2009 | -6 | Friday August 14, 2009 |
| Friday September 18, 2009 | 0 | Friday September 18, 2009 |
| Sunday October 18, 2009 | -2 | Friday October 16, 2009 |
| Monday November 16, 2009 | -3 | Friday November 13, 2009 |
| Wednesday December 16, 2009 | -5 | Friday December 11, 2009 |