Upcoming Astronomy Events

As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
You’ll also see online events offered here.
And if you’d like free copies of Sky & Telescope’s Let’s Go Stargazing flyer or door prizes for your next star party, you can fill out this form.

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  • To the Moon and Back! Virtual Stargazing Event

    Virtual

    Join us for a virtual stargazing event celebrating Moon Day with Dr. Ashley Pagnotta, Grand Canyon Astronomer-in-Residence, and Kevin Schindler, Lowell Observatory’s Public Information Officer and 2023 Astronomer-in-Residence. Held in celebration of Moon Day, this live virtual program invites you to explore the cosmos from wherever you are in the world. Through guided telescope views […]

    Free
  • Airdrie Observatory Open Evening

    Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 more

    Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory. These events are ideal for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy — the friendly and experienced volunteers proudly carry on a long tradition of public […]

    Free
  • Dr. Charles Liu on "Mapping the Universe with Deep Space Surveys" (A Free, In-Person Lecture)

    Hamptons Observatory with East Hampton Library 159 Main Street, East Hampton, NY, United States

    On July 21st at 7:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and co-host East Hampton Library are honored to present a free, in-person lecture by Dr. Charles Liu, a renowned astrophysicist, internationally recognized educator, podcast personality and author who is a professor of Astrophysics at CUNY’s College of Staten Island, an Associate with the Dept. of Astrophysics […]

    Free
  • Fireballs in the Sky: how meteorites shaped our planet

    Mexborugh Church Hall & Zoom 58A Church St, Mexborough S64 0ER, Rotherham, United Kingdom

    A Hybrid meeting of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Fireballs in the sky: how meteorites shaped our planet - Professor Martin Lee, University of Glasgow This lecture describes the wonder of meteorites – where they come from, what happens when they land (often with a bang!) and how they can help answer the biggest questions […]

    $2.88
  • Summer Stargazing at Pensacola's Casino Beach

    Summer Stargazing at Pensacola's Casino Beach
    Casino Beach Pavilion 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Pensacola Beach, FL, United States

    The Escambia Amateur Astronomer's Association will be hosting public beach gazes for the 50th year, starting with the bicentennial in 1976. We will host Friday and Saturday evening gazes (clear skies permitting) on the first quarter moon weekends. We will set up both optical and digital imaging scopes for viewing and shooting the moon, Jupiter, […]

    Free
  • Airdrie Observatory Open Evening

    Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 more

    Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory. These events are ideal for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy — the friendly and experienced volunteers proudly carry on a long tradition of public […]

    Free
  • Astronomy of the Islamic Calendar

    Mexborugh Church Hall & Zoom 58A Church St, Mexborough S64 0ER, Rotherham, United Kingdom

    A hybrid meeting of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Astronomy of Islamic Calendar This presentation will discuss the history of lunar calendars from over 3000 BC to the present (21st century), explaining their principles, followed by the science and jurisprudence of Islamic calendars. It will conclude with the methods and annual data of moon sightings […]

    $2.88
  • Mid-Kent Astronomical Society - Summer Social

    Bredhurst Village Hall Bredhurst, Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom

    Salads, burger rolls and ketchup, will be provide and the barbeque lit ready for you to cook the food you bring. Feel free to bring along some accompaniments to share. There will be a quiz and music to add to the occasion. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

    $5
  • Amateur Observers Society of New York, Inc.

    Hofstra University South Campus, Hempstead, NY, United States +1 more

    Join AOSNY (www.aosny.org) on the 1st Sunday of every month from September through June. (No Meetings During the Summer due to vacations and Star Parties). Please visit our webpage frequently for the monthly special guest speaker. Meetings are held at Hofstra University - Berliner Hall Room 117, on California Avenue in the Town of Hempstead. […]

    Free
  • Airdrie Observatory Open Evening

    Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 more

    Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory. These events are ideal for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy — the friendly and experienced volunteers proudly carry on a long tradition of public […]

    Free