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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  • Big Lagoon State Park Star Gazes for the Summer of 2026

    Big Lagoon State Park 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL, United States

    In cooperation with the Florida State Parks, the members of the Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association invite the public to deep sky observing sessions at Big Lagoon State Park. This summer we will be setting up at the boat ramp parking lot. Just west of Pensacola, on the state line, this is one of the darkest […]

    $6
  • Second Saturday Stars

    Second Saturday Stars
    John J. McCarthy Observatory 388 Danbury Rd., New Milford, CT, United States

    Our monthly open house star party held the Second Saturday of each month. There is a presentation at the beginning followed by night sky viewing through several telescopes if weather allows.

    Free
  • 2026 Nebraska Star Party

    2026 Nebraska Star Party
    Merritt State Recreation Area 15605 Woolworth Ave., Valentine, NE, United States

    Join us at the Nebraska Star Party for an unforgettable week of stargazing, family fun, and natural beauty at Merritt Reservoir. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the night sky at Merritt Reservoir in the Nebraska Sand hills. Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area (SRA) is certified as an International Dark Sky Park. Enjoy a variety of […]

  • 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
  • North Jersey Astronomical Group

    Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ, United States

    Monthly meetings of the North Jersey Astronomical Group (NJAG) are free and open to the public - all are welcomed. Meetings usually feature a presentation about astronomy or space science by an amateur or professional astronomer. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month (except August); light refreshments will be served. Meeting will […]

  • Did they go? - Moon Landing Hoax and Evidence Debunked

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

    A Hybrid Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting Did they go? - Moon Landing Hoax and evidence debunked In an age of rampant conspiracy theories, this talk discusses the "evidence" that is often put forward that the Moon landings were fake and how they can be debunked. Our speaker Andrew Mowbray gives talks on astronomy […]

    $2.88
  • 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
  • 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