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.
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  • 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 […]

  • Stargazing Extravaganza

    An exclusive night under the stars waits for you. Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a near-total eclipse and the most spectacular meteor shower of the year on the same day, in exclusive locations in the heart of the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park. Treat yourself or your loved one to an […]

  • Stellafane Convention

    Breezy Hill Breezy Hill, Springfield, VT, United States

    A VERY SPECIAL PLACE - “Stellafane” means Shrine to the Stars. Time has also made it a shrine to the history of American astronomy. People who come here feel a rare connection to that history, and to each other in our common astronomical pursuit. Longstanding friendships are nurtured here. Many folks return year after year […]

  • StarFest 2026

    Riverplace Campground 232352 2 Wgr Concession N0G 1C0, Ayton, Ont, Canada

    Starfest 2026 is Canada's largest star party located in Ontario and run by volunteers from the North York Astronomical Association. It is a gathering of ameture astronomers, astro - photographers and celestial enthusiasts . This years event coincides with the Perseids Meteor Shower and our theme is "Catch a falling star". Camp with friends in […]

  • Monitoring the Mess of Near-Earth Space

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

    Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society present a talk by Dr James Blake Monitoring the mess of near-Earth space Satellites are essential for our everyday lives, but with thousands of them launching every year, the near-Earth environment is becoming increasingly crowded. What’s more, there already exists a large population of orbital debris, predominantly comprising fragments from […]

    $2.88

  • SkyFest Big Bear

    Big Bear Convention Center 42900 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, United States +2 more

    SkyFest is Big Bear's first ever dark sky festival inviting attendees to explore the wonder of the night sky above while communicating the importance of dark sky conservation and the damage of light pollution. Stargazing in Big Bear is a magical experience in any season, but this August 14-16, we're celebrating our celestial landscape with […]

  • 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

  • Serpent Lights in the Night: Mars’ Enigmatic Aurora

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

    Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society present a talk by Dr J Lillis Hybrid Meeting from Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Auroras on Mars provide a dramatic view into how the planet’s atmosphere interacts with the solar wind, offering key insights into its magnetic and atmospheric behavior.Unlike Earth, Mars lacks a global magnetic field, resulting in […]

    $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. […]

    Free