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Astronomy Observing Events
& Star Parties

Many astronomy clubs and organizations host events where astronomers of all ages can get together and share the observing experience. The largest of these events are known as star parties and can attract hundreds of amateur astronomers and casual observers. This page contains links and information about local and non-local observing events and star parties. Some events are free and open to the general public while others may require a registration fee. These listings contain links to the hosting organization Web site for additional information where possible. If you know of any events that are not listed here, please send an e-mail and we will consider adding the event to this page.

NOTE: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, many of these events may end up being delayed or canceled. Please consult the host organization for each event for more detailed information and updates as they become available.

  • Winter Star Party
    February 5 - 11, 2024
    Host: Southern Cross Astronomical Society
    Location: Camp Sawyer on Big Pine Key, Florida
    Website: http://scas.org/winter-star-party/

    The Winter Star Party "WSP" is a serious event designed for amateur astronomers. WSP is held annually, usually during the new moon in February. The event is unique in that it occurs mid-winter during the height of the Florida Keys tourist season. The warm weather, coupled with dark skies, and possibly the steadies skies in North America attracts attendees from all over the frozen United States, Canada, and Europe giving the event an international flavor. The amateur astronomical "get-to-together"allows participants to meet and share observing ideas, astro-imaging techniques, as well as find out what's new in the hobby. WSP offers a stellar daily line-up of speakers who are experts in their particular field. WSP is held under the auspices of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society of Miami. This not -for-profit organization funnels proceeds from this event toward public education projects, scholarship programs, humanitarian needs and Girl Scout Camp improvements.

  • Orange Blossom Special Star Party
    February 7 - 11, 2024
    Host: St. Petersburg Astronomy Club
    Location: Withlacoochee River County Park near Dade City, Florida
    Website: https://www.stpeteastronomyclub.org/OBS/

    The St. Petersburg Astronomy Club will proudly host our 31st Orange Blossom Special International Star Party at “Withlacoochee River Park” in Dade City, Florida. The many amenities of Withlacoochee River Park include darker skies and a 30-acre activity field for camping and viewing. There are a limited number of electric and water hookups, so you will want to register early. The park has room to roam, a 1.7-mile paved multi-purpose trail, 13 miles of hiking trails, a 40-foot observation tower, three wooden boardwalks, two playground areas for the kids, and river access for boating in your canoe or kayak. The Park‘s well-maintained hiking trails are also perfect for bicycle riding. There are trails along the nearby Green Swamp to explore an untouched wilderness of amazing flora and fauna. Each year at OBS we conduct a guided biking tour for those interested in experiencing this unique environment. You must be preregistered to attend. The registration fee is $70.00 for a single attendee, $120.00 for a couple, plus $15.00 per youth ages 7 to 17. Children under 7 are free. There is a reduced rate of about 50% if you can attend for only one night. Fulltime high school and college students in Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hillsborough Counties receive a 65% discount on their registration. Membership is free while you remain a full-time student. Please go to Join SPAC prior to registering for OBS.

  • TSP Total Eclipse & Star Party
    April 5 - 9, 2024
    Host: Texas Star Party, Inc. and the Southwest Region of the Astronomical League
    Location: Latham Springs Camp and Retreat Center in Aquilla, Texas
    Website: https://texasstarparty.org/

    Join TSP for a 4 night accommodations and 11 meal package to observe the stary night skies of Texas and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse April 8th, 2024 with 4 minutes and 23.3 seconds of totality from the Heart of Texas 25 miles southwest of Hillsboro, Texas. Which Astronomy magazine rated as the 7th best location to see the 2024 Total Eclipse. Arrive Friday April 5th, 12 Noon and depart April 9th 10am, 2024. 2 Evening SPEAKER NIGHTS! And lots of fun activities! Check back for Updates and Additional Information!

  • Mid-South Star Gaze
    May 8 - 11, 2024
    Host: Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium
    Location: Rainwater Observatory & Planetarium in French Camp, Mississippi
    Website: https://rainwaterobservatory.org/events

    Rainwater Observatory will be gearing up for its annual Mid-South Stargaze and Astronomy Conference coming up May 8-11, 2024! This event attracts amateur and professional astronomers from around the country. It is held under one of the darkest skies in the southeastern United States and just off the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway near the village of French Camp, Mississippi.

  • Grand Canyon Star Party
    June 1 - 8, 2024
    Host: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association
    Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
    Website: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/grand-canyon-star-party.htm

    For eight days in June, park visitors will explore the wonders of the night sky on Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and on the North Rim with the Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix. Amateur astronomers from across the country will volunteer their expertise and will offer free nightly astronomy programs and free telescope viewing. Visitors will have the chance to view the planet Saturn along with a wide assortment of star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae by night, and the sun and planet Mercury by day. Grand Canyon is one of the best night sky observing sites in the United States because it has some of the darkest skies and cleanest air in the country. Participants will experience spectacular views of the universe! Everyone dress warmly, since temperatures drop quickly after sunset - even during the summer months.

  • York County Spring Star Party
    June 5 - 9, 2024
    Host: York County Astronomical Society
    Location: Susquehannock State Park, Pennsylvania
    Website: https://www.yorkcountystarparty.org/

    This event is less than 90 miles from Washing DC or Philly. The observing site is 10 miles south of lancaster PA and is less than 50 miles from Baltimore. While not the darkest site, it is still quite dark. ​This humble party is close to many of you, and small enough to be amiable and relaxing. Please check back for details and registration.

  • Rocky Mountain Star Stare
    June 5 - 9, 2024
    Host: Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
    Location: Gardner, Colorado
    Website: http://www.rmss.org/

    Rocky Mountain Star Stare is an annual premiere star party sponsored by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Located on 35 acres of land, RMSS's "Starry Meadows" is conveniently located just over two hours southwest of Colorado Springs (outside of Gardner, CO), between the Sangre de Cristo and Wet mountain ranges, at an altitude of 7,600 feet above sea level. RMSS annually plays host to 300+ amateur and professional astronomers, family and friends.

  • Cherry Springs Star Party
    June 6 - 9, 2024
    Host: Astronomical Society of Harrisburg PA
    Location: Cherry Springs State Park near Coudersport, Pennsylvania
    Website: http://www.cherrysprings.org/

    The Cherry Springs Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers and people who enjoy the night sky who gather together to observe and photograph the night sky together , listen to speakers on various astronomical topics, visit astronomical vendors and suppliers, and meet and greet with fellow night sky enthusiasts. The party takes place on the Overnight Observing Field at Cherry Springs State Park which is an International Dark Sky Park and one of the darkest spots east of the Mississippi River.

  • Wisconsin Observers Weekend
    June 6 - 9, 2024
    Host: Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR)
    Location: Hartman Creek State Park near Waupaca Wisconsin
    Website: http://www.new-star.org/index.php

    One of the biggest highlights of the year for amateur astronomers and their families is the Wisconsin Observers Weekend (WOW), hosted by NEWSTAR. Amateur astronomers from all over the mid-west enjoy three days of summer camping and observing at Hartman Creek State Park just west of Waupaca Wisconsin. Whether or not you own a telescope or are a seasoned observer you will enjoy what WOW has to offer. Hartman Creek State Park is 1,500 acres of post-glacial beauty located about 30 miles northwest of Oshkosh on the upper Waupaca Chain-O-Lakes. Visitors can enjoy camping swimming, hiking, biking, picnicking, and fishing, amidst the gently rolling woodlands, prairies, lakes and wetlands. WOW reserves all five-group campsites at Hartman Creek State Park so that your evening observing environment is white light free and as dark as possible for your enjoyment. Saturday afternoon NEWSTAR hosts an ice cream social for WOW attendees free of charge. Drawing for door prizes will be held at the same time. NEWSTAR registration fee includes your WOW registration and camping fee. Registration might be limited by the DNR for covid restrictions. You must purchase a Wisconsin state park sticker or daily pass to enter the park (Resident/non-resident, $28/$38 annual sticker, $8/$11 daily pass).

  • Hofstra University's Astronomy Festival on the National Mall
    June 22, 2024
    Host: Hofstra University
    Location: National Mall in Washington, DC
    Website: https://www.hofstra.edu/physics-astronomy/astronomy-festival.html

    Hofstra University's Astronomy Festival on the National Mall (AFNM) in Washington, D.C., offers visitors a free guided tour of the sky on Saturday, June 22, from 6-11 p.m., and is organized by Dr. Donald Lubowich, Hofstra's Coordinator of Astronomy Outreach. AFNM features solar, optical, and radio telescope observations; hands-on activities, demonstrations, handouts, posters, banners, and videos; speakers from scientific and educational organizations, and a chance to mingle with astronomers. Dr. Lubowich and local amateur astronomers will set up dozens of telescopes on the National Mall. AFNM visitors will meet representatives from 40 of the nation's foremost scientific institutions, organizations, and universities, who will present exciting demonstrations and answer questions about the latest astronomical discoveries and careers in science. Starting at 6 p.m., visitors will be able to view sunspots with the help of specially filtered telescopes. After dusk and until 11 p.m., telescopes will provide close-up views of colorful double stars, nebulae, and star clusters that sparkle like diamonds on black velvet.

  • Green Bank Star Quest
    July 3 - 6, 2024
    Host: Central Appalachian Astronomy Club of West Virginia
    Location: Green Bank, West Virginia
    Website: https://greenbankstarquest.org/

    Star Quest is an optical and radio astronomy event, held at the great dark sky site of the Green Bank Observatory. We have interesting and informational lectures and classes all four days of the event and KEYNOTE speakers each evening. Observing right from your campsite. There are showers and toilets down by the observing field. Click the words "keynote speakers" to see a list of all of this year's speakers. We are planning a rocket launch and other children's activities for the children again. If you are coming for the full four-day event, you can come in on Tuesday evening and get set up, then just go to the registration desk on Wednesday morning to check in.

  • Golden State Star Party
    July 3 - 7, 2024
    Host: Golden State Star Party
    Location: Frosty Acres Ranch near Adin, California
    Website: http://www.goldenstatestarparty.org/

    Golden State Star Party (GSSP) is a 4 night dark sky event held each summer usually in early July at Frosty Acres Ranch in North-Eastern California, near Mount Lassen, alongside rural Adin, California. GSSP has dark skies from horizon to horizon, and room for 100s of astronomers. As for registration, our prices remain the same as last year, and we’ll be capping registration at 350 for 2023. And remember, if you are not feeling well, stay home; we’re not out of the woods yet on Covid and some of the other nasty viruses that have afflicted us in the past year.

  • Badlands Astronomy Festival
    July 5 - 7, 2024
    Host: Badlands National Park and NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium
    Location: Valentine, Nebraska
    Website: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/badl-astronomy-festival.htm

    Badlands National Park has partnered with the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium to co-sponsor the Badlands Astronomy Festival. The festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, and visitors for a three-day celebration. Novices and experts alike will enjoy daily family-friendly activities and evening presentations with special guest speakers. Past activities have included solar telescope viewings, technology demonstrations, and more. Nightly telescope viewings will be sponsored by the NPS Night Sky Program and Celestron. This three-day celebration at Badlands National Park will support the continued protection and enjoyment of our incredible night skies as a precious natural resource. Although light pollution threatens dark skies across the globe, the Badlands are nestled in a corner of the Great Plains where light pollution is not a prevalent issue. Come celebrate the dark skies of the park with us!

  • Nebraska Star Party
    July 28 - August 2, 2024
    Host: Nebraska Star Party
    Location: Valentine, Nebraska
    Website: http://www.nebraskastarparty.org/

    Plan now to sail off on your own voyage of discovery this summer with us! The astronomical views from Merritt Reservoir's Snake Campground are fabulous, and there are plenty of recreational opportunities to keep the entire family entertained all week long at the annual Nebraska Star Party. For newcomers, NSP is the perfect place to become acquainted with the wonders of the heavens which can't be seen from cities. Our unique Beginner's Field School will show you how fun it is to explore the sky here, as well as in your own back yard when you return home, with or without a telescope.

  • Oregon Star Party
    July 30 - August 3, 2024
    Host: Oregon Star Party
    Location: Ochoco National Forest near Prineville, Oregon
    Website: http://oregonstarparty.org/

    For over 25 years, amateur astronomers and their families have been gathering at Indian Trail Spring to enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere, dark skies, low humidity and wonderful night sky observing. Located roughly an hour east of Prineville, Oregon in the Ochoco National Forest, Oregon Star Party is one of the three darkest and largest star parties in the United States. Don't have a telescope but still want to join the fun? Join us anyway, we're happy to share our telescope views with you!

  • Table Mountain Star Party
    July 20 - August 3, 2024
    Host: Table Mountain Star Party Association
    Location: Eden Valley Ranch near Oroville, Washington
    Website: http://www.tmspa.com/index.html

    The Table Mountain Star Party is an annual gathering of people interested in astronomy and its many related topics. Most people attending are amateur astronomers who enjoy the great viewing which the mountain provides, however, anyone with an interest or curiosity is welcome to register and enjoy the experience. Programming is provided for everyone from the seasoned astronomer to the beginning novice. We also provide well organized, fun and educational programming for the student. Each year our event is held in July or August (usually July) depending on the weather and the phase of the moon. Make your plans to attend and enjoy this event with hundreds of great telescopes and related equipment. Bring your telescope, or if you don't have one, most astronomers are happy to share the view and show off their equipment.

  • Julian Starfest
    Dates TBD
    Host: San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA)
    Location: Menghini Winery in Julian, California
    Website: http://www.julianstarfest.com

    Julian Starfest, an astronomy exhibition and public star party, is scheduled for the 21st through the 24th of August at the Menghini Winery in Julian, CA. Julian, at 4,200', offers some of the darkest skies in Southern California and the Menghini Winery offers a beautiful venue. Starfest, now a joint effort between the San Diego Astronomy Association and the town of Julian, will only get better as the years pass.

  • Stellafane Convention
    August 1 - 4, 2025
    Host: Springfield Telescope Makers
    Location: Springfield, Vermont
    Website: http://stellafane.org/convention/

    The Stellafane Convention is a gathering of amateur telescope makers. The Convention was started in 1926 to give amateur telescope makers an opportunity to gather to show off their creations and teach each other telescope making and mirror-grinding techniques. All telescopes, commercial and homemade are welcome. If you have made your own telescope, we strongly encourage you to display it in the telescope fields near the Stellafane Clubhouse. If you wish, you can enter your homemade telescope in the mechanical and/or optical competition. There are also mirror-grinding and telescope-making demonstrations, technical lectures on telescope making and the presentation of awards for telescope design and craftsmanship. Vendor displays and the retail sale of commercial products are not permitted.

  • Almost Heaven Star Party
    August 30 - September 3, 2024
    Host: Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
    Location: Spruce Knob, West Virginia
    Website: https://www.ahsp.org/

    The Almost Heaven Star Party will be held August 30 - September 3, 2024, at the Experience Learning in Spruce Knob, WV. AHSP is sponsored by NOVAC and is operated on a cost-recovery basis; the club expects to expend all fees received on the event itself. Spruce Knob is one of the premier dark-sky sites in the East! Experience Learning provides an outstanding observing location as well as civilized amenities like hot showers, meal service and internet access.

  • York County Fall Star Party
    September 4 - 8, 2024
    Host: York County Astronomical Society
    Location: Susquehannock State Park, Pennsylvania
    Website: https://www.yorkcountystarparty.org/

    This event is less than 90 miles from Washing DC or Philly. The observing site is 10 miles south of lancaster PA and is less than 50 miles from Baltimore. While not the darkest site, it is still quite dark. ​This humble party is close to many of you, and small enough to be amiable and relaxing. Please check back for details and registration.

  • Okie-Tex Star Party
    September 27 - October 5, 2024
    Host: Oklahoma City Astronomy Club
    Location: Camp Billie Joe in Kenton, Oklahoma
    Website: http://www.okie-tex.com/

    The Okie-Tex Star Party is famous for its incredibly dark sky, great food, presentations, fellowship and accommodations. They are also known for the Great Okie-Tex Giveaway! Over the years we have given away many telescopes, CCD cameras, eyepieces, software, star atlases and many other fabulous items! The event will also feature vendors, a swap meet, and meals.

  • Great Lakes Star Gaze
    October 3 - 6, 2024
    Host: Great Lakes Star Gaze
    Location: Gladwin, Michigan
    Website: http://www.greatlakesstargaze.com/

    Location and dark skies are the main attraction of this star party. Gladwin, MI is a central location that provides excellent observing without traveling hours into Northern Michigan. Limiting magnitudes are estimated to be around 6.5 at zenith with some minor light domes from the cities of Mt. Pleasant and Midland, some 30 miles away. This is a star party for the astronomer who loves to observe and mingle with other astronomers. Some practical and interesting talks are scheduled to enhance your weekend experience. The GLSG star party will be held at the River Valley RV Park in Gladwin, MI. Directions and more information about the star party can be found in the registration form.

  • Black Forest Star Party
    Dates TBD
    Host: Central Pennsylvania Observers (CPO)
    Location: Potter County, Pennsylvania
    Website: https://bfsp.org/

    The Black Forest Star Party (BFSP) is an annual dark-sky amateur astronomy observing event hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Observers (CPO). Held every year since 1999, the BFSP generally spans a weekend in the late summer or early fall in Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Cherry Springs State Park is one of the darkest sites in the state of Pennsylvania and has been designated as Pennsylvania’s first Dark Sky Park by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The amateur astronomers who have attended the BFSP can testify that the skies can be great! Below is a light pollution map of Pennsylvania, courtesy of the International Dark-Sky Association. Cherry Springs is located in the middle of the dark area black area in Potter county. It is about as dark here as it gets in Pennsylvania! The Cherry Springs site is also in a large field, at an altitude of 2300 feet above sea level. This makes for one great place to have a star party! Cherry Springs has become a very popular place! Many amateur astronomers are holding impromptu or organized events here during the observing season.

  • Eldorado Star Party
    Dates TBD
    Host: Austin Astronomical Society, San Antonio Astronomical Association, Hill Country Astronomers
    Location: X-Bar Ranch near Eldorado, Texas
    Website: http://eldoradostarparty.org/

    Sponsored by the Austin Astronomical Society, San Antonio Astronomical Association, and Hill Country Astronomers (Fredericksburg) with the support of the Texas Star Party, and volunteers from area clubs including Dallas and Houston, this event promises to bring dark skies closer to the amateur astronomer. The central location (46 miles west of Fort McKavett) is within easy driving distance of many Texas cities and enjoys the dry climate of west Texas. The observing areas include power for telescopes and equipment, and is organized so that you may drive on-off from the nearby light-shielded parking area at night without impacting the observers on the fields.

  • Deep South Regional Star Gaze
    Dates TBD
    Host: Deep South Regional Star Gaze
    Location: Feliciana Retreat Center near Norwood, Louisiana
    Website: http://www.stargazing.net/dsrsg/

    Named one of the 19 Great Star Parties by ASTRONOMY magazine in the September, 1998 edition, we have a lot to offer - A great setting at a great time of year, among a lot of other eager amateur astronomers anxious to do some serious observing. Feliciana Retreat Center is located approximately 115 miles north of New Orleans, Louisiana (via I-10 to I-55), 120 miles south of Jackson, Mississippi (via I-55) and about 45 miles north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (via Louisiana Hwy 67).

  • Nightfall 2024
    Dates TBD
    Host: Riverside Astronomical Society
    Location: Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort in Borrego Springs, California
    Website: http://nightfallstarparty.com/

    Nightfall is a 3-night star party at a great hotel and RV resort! With pools, hot tubs, free presentations, a premium workshop and the surrounding Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, this is the best star party around. Period!

  • Astrofest 2024
    October 25 - 31, 2024
    Host: Chiefland Star Party Group
    Location: Chiefland Astronomy Village in Chiefland, Florida
    Website: https://chieflandastro.com/astrofest/

    The Chiefland Astrofest Star Party is back, and we welcome you all to one of the best observing sites in the country, the Billy Dodd Memorial Field in the Chiefland Astronomy Village. If you have never attended a Chiefland Star Party, get ready for some of the finest observing and imaging in the USA. The Chiefland Astronomy Village’s great weather, dark skies, and for Astrofest, the on-site food vendor and a line-up of great speakers all add to the unique Chiefland experience.

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  • Moon Over Monona Terrace
    Dates TBD
    Host: Madison Astronomical Society
    Location: Monona Terrace Rooftop Garden, Madison, Wisconsin
    Website: https://www.mononaterrace.com/event-group/moonmononaterrace/

    One of our most popular programs, Moon Over Monona Terrace combines the talents of the Madison Astronomical Society (MAS) with the striking views from the Monona Terrace Rooftop, topped off with crossed fingers for a crystal clear Madison evening! Young and old alike are invited to view celestial objects through a multitude of different telescopes. The evening will begin with moon viewing only, and will progress to different objects as the sky darkens. Activities include short kid-friendly presentations on the moon and other celestial phenomena, and a kid's fun zone with educational games and prizes! Fun for the whole family!

  • Star Parties at the South Physics Observatory, University of Utah
    Every Clear Wednesday Night
    Host: South Physics Observatory at the University of Utah
    Location: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
    Website: https://www.physics.utah.edu/outreach/spo/

    Free Star parties for all ages every Clear Wednesday night at the South Physics Observatory. The events are held all year and the times change so check the webpage for times and details. Hosted by the University of Utah Physics and Astronomy Department. The star party is held on campus at the University of Utah at 125 south 1400 East in Salt Lake City.

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Star Party
    Select Nights During Summer
    Host: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
    Location: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
    Website: http://www.nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/starparties.htm

    This summer Carlsbad Caverns National Park will be hosting several Star Party events. The park is a perfect spot for viewing the wonders of the night sky due to its location away from the lights of the local communities. Weather permitting; telescopes will be available for viewing the celestial night sky and will provide an opportunity for visitors to see for themselves what spectacular views are available in the universe above. Rangers will be available to discuss a variety of topics from nocturnal creatures, cultural folklore and astronomy. The public is welcome. No fee or advance reservations are necessary. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. These events will be held immediately after Bat Flight, so please join us in the East parking lot in front of the visitor center (parking limited to the West lot). The visitor center and cave will not be open during these events.

  • Stargazing at the Public Observatory
    Select Nights During Summer
    Host: National Air & Space Museum
    Location: National Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC
    Website: http://airandspace.si.edu/events/telescopic-observing/

    The National Air and Space Museum’s Public Observatory will be open for special nighttime stargazing. Do not miss this chance to see an array of celestial objects through a powerful professional telescope as well as additional portable telescopes.

  • Night Under the Stars Party
    Date TBD
    Host: Astronomers of Verde Valley
    Location: Alamo Lake State Park, Arizona
    Website: https://azstateparks.com/

    Alamo Lake State Park is one of Arizona’s best kept secrets. The stark desert beauty is reflected off the water where cacti dot the mountainous landscape that surround the lake. Nestled in the Bill Williams River Valley, the park offers outdoor fun, premier bass fishing, rest and relaxation. In November, we will be holding our annual Night Under the Stars Star Party. Reserve campsites online. At the event, please note that no flash photos are allowed after dark to protect everyone's night vision. Please bring a red flashlight or for a small donation mini-red LED flashlights will be available at the event.

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  • International Dark Sky Week
    April 15 - 22, 2023
    Host: The Astronomical League
    Location: Various Locations
    Website: https://www.darksky.org

    International Dark Sky Week is held during the week of the new moon in April. It is a week during which people worldwide turn out their outdoor lights in order to observe the wonders of the night sky without light pollution. It has been endorsed by the International Dark-Sky Association, the American Astronomical Society, the Astronomical League. So go ahead and turn out your outdoor lights this week to appreciate the beauty of the night sky!

  • International Astronomy Day
    April 29, 2023
    Host: The Astronomical League
    Location: Various Locations
    Website: http://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astroday.html

    Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on this day astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special events. You can find out about special local events in your area by contacting your local astronomy club or planetarium.

  • Northeast Astronomy Forum
    April 15 - 16, 2023
    Host: N/A
    Location: Suffern, New York
    Website: http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf.html

    America's Premiere Astronomy ExpoNEAF is quite simply the world’s largest and most exciting space & astronomy event of its kind. Two amazing days feature world-renowned speakers, exclusive product showcases with more than 115 on-site vendors & exhibitors, NEAF Solar Star Party with daily solar observing, Pro/Am conference, STARLAB planetarium shows, getting started classes for beginners, children's space & astronomy program of activities, and hourly door prize giveaways.

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