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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  • Heart of America Star Party

    ASKC Dark Sky Site 12 miles west of Butler, Butler, MO, United States

    Annual star party presented by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City at their dark sky site west of Butler, Missouri. This three day event

  • Illinois Dark Skies Star Party

    Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area 10149 County Hwy 11, Chandlerville, IL, United States

    The Illinois Dark Skies Star Party will be held Oct. 8, 9, and 10, 2026 at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC), 30 miles northwest of Springfield, Illinois in eastern Cass County. JEPC is easily accessible from Illinois Routes 78, 97 and 125, and Interstates 55 and 36/72. The East […]

    $4 – $85
  • 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 […]

    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. […]

    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 […]

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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