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Texas Star Party 2026

Registration for the 2026 Texas Star Party is open, and if you have been waiting for a clean excuse to get your gear under genuinely dark skies, this is it. Texas Star Party 2026 runs May 10 through May 17, 2026 at Prude Ranch in Fort Davis, Texas, and you can register at texasstarparty.org while picking lodging and add on options. I have watched a lot of events over...

Pleiades star cluster meets Supermoon in the night sky

You can observe a unique celestial pairing as the Pleiades star cluster aligns closely with the full Moon, commonly referred to as a supermoon. This alignment offers a distinctive visual contrast between the bright lunar surface and the faint blue stars of the cluster. The event provides a natural opportunity for both amateur and professional astronomers to observe and ...

43rd annual Deep South Star Gaze event

The Deep South Star Gaze, one of the oldest continuous star parties in the United States, is preparing for its 43rd consecutive gathering. Since its first event in 1983, the star gaze has brought together amateur astronomers and enthusiasts for a week of dark skies, shared observations, and community. It has not missed a year, making it the nation’s longest-runnin...

Night Sky Festival 2025 event details

The Night Sky Festival is an annual celebration at Joshua Tree National Park organized by Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center (STL) in partnership with the Joshua Tree National Park Association. The event raises funds for both nonprofits and provides an opportunity for the public to experience astronomy, natural science, and desert culture through lectur...

Under One Sky 2025 DarkSky event details

Under One Sky 2025 is DarkSky International’s annual global conference focused on light pollution, night sky preservation, and the impact of artificial lighting on ecosystems and human health. The event will take place virtually over 24 continuous hours on November 7–8, providing access to participants across time zones. Structured around regional session...

October Super Hunter Moon brings a double treat with Harvest Supermoon

The October full Moon in 2025 will bring a rare alignment of astronomical events. Known as the Hunter’s Moon, it will also be a supermoon and will serve as the year’s Harvest Moon. The combination makes it a notable moment for skywatchers, enhanced by close encounters with Saturn and the Pleiades star cluster. Above Photo Credit: The 18 September 202...

Astronomy at the Beach 2025 event details

The Astronomy at the Beach event is an annual public astronomy gathering held at Island Lake State Park in Brighton, Michigan. Organized by the Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs (GLAAC), it offers free access to the public with hands-on telescope observing, keynote lectures, interactive exhibits, and presentations by professional and volunteer astronomers. This...

Under One Sky 2025 information and registration

Under One Sky is a 24-hour virtual conference hosted by DarkSky, the organization leading the fight against light pollution worldwide. The event brings together advocates, scientists, students, and people who care about preserving dark skies. Taking place entirely online, it follows the path of night across the globe, linking people from many time zones into one continu...

Hidden Hollow Star Party 2025

The Hidden Hollow Star Party returns in 2025 with another weekend of stargazing, education, and astronomy activities. Set in the woods near Bellville, Ohio, the event runs from Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21. It takes place at Hidden Hollow Camp, home to the Warren Rupp Observatory and the Richland Astronomical Society. The event has built a reputa...

August 2025 skywatching tips

Jupiter and Venus shine brightly in the mornings as they appear to graze each other in the sky on the 11th and 12th. The Perseids are washed out by the Moon. August 2025 skywatching tips from NASA: All month planet visibility Mercury: Pops up above the horizon during the second half of August. Appears very low, below 10 degrees altitude. Venus: Shines very br...

Astro flea market 2025

The New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA) is once again opening its doors to the public for an exciting day of astronomical exploration, hands-on learning, and telescope trading at the 7th annual NJAA open house and astro flea market. Taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the NJAA Observatory in Voorhees State Park, High Bridge, ...

2025 Bootleg Star Party

Each year, under the sweeping canopy of the cosmos, astronomers, astrophotographers, and skywatchers gather to celebrate one of the Midwest’s most anticipated amateur astronomy gatherings, The Bootleg Star Party. Known for its pirate-themed bravado and serious devotion to stargazing, the 2025 edition promises to be another unforgettable chapter in this storied tra...

2025 Fall Staunton River Star Party

The 2025 Fall Staunton River Star Party offers registration options covering the full week (Monday noon to Sunday noon) or the weekend only (Thursday morning to Sunday morning). Registration fees include access to the star party, observing privileges on the field, and camping privileges. 2025 Fall Staunton River Star Party Registration Details Participants ca...

Adirondack Astronomy Retreat 2025

The 2025 David H. Levy Adirondack Astronomy Retreat will take place from July 20 to July 27, 2025, in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. This annual event brings together amateur and professional astronomers for a week of dark-sky observing, shared learning, and time outdoors. Founded by David and Wendee Levy, the retreat offers attendees the chance to observe under ...

Nahatlatch Valley Star Party

The upcoming Nahatlatch Valley Star Party in British Columbia is one of the most popular gatherings for amateur astronomers in western Canada. It is a dedicated astronomy event where participants bring their own telescopes and equipment, connect with others who share an interest in astronomy, and spend several nights under exceptionally dark skies. Designed for serious ...

Washington State Star Party 2025

If you've ever looked up at a clear, dark sky and felt small, curious, or just completely amazed, you're not alone. That feeling is exactly what brings hundreds of people together every summer at the Washington State Star Party. It’s not just about telescopes and star charts—it’s about stepping away from the daily grind, sitting under a sky ful...

Chiefland Astrofest 2025

There’s something magical about standing under a sky so dark and clear that the Milky Way stretches from horizon to horizon, glowing like a cosmic river overhead. If you’ve ever longed for a place where the stars feel close enough to touch, where telescopes hum quietly across a field of fellow stargazers, and where deep conversations about black holes and ba...

Okie-Tex Star Party 2025

The Okie-Tex Star Party has long held a reputation as one of the most coveted astronomy events in North America, and in 2025, it celebrates its 42nd gathering under some of the darkest skies in the continental United States. Taking place from September 19 to 27 at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton, Oklahoma, this event draws amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, telescope e...

NWSF 2025 registration

Northwoods Starfest 2025, hosted by the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society (CVAS), is gearing up to welcome amateur astronomers from across the Midwest and beyond for another exciting weekend of stargazing, learning, and camaraderie. This annual event, a longstanding tradition for sky enthusiasts, will take place September 19-21, 2025, at the Hobbs Observatory, nestle...

R-Sky Eyeglass Heater Pouch

If you have ever stepped outside on a crisp night, telescope at your side and stars sparkling overhead, you know the feeling. There is a hush to the world, a quiet promise that tonight you might just catch a glimpse of something that makes your heart beat a little faster. But for those of us who wear glasses, that dreamlike moment can come crashing down the second your ...

Black Forest Star Party 2025

The Black Forest Star Party (BFSP) 2025, set to unfold from September 19 through September 21, will take place under the dark skies of Cherry Springs State Park near Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Observers astronomy club, this annual gathering remains a cornerstone event in the northeastern U.S. for both amateur astronomers and those simp...

May 2025 astronomy events

As the days grow longer and the air warmer across North America, May 2025 brings a rich tapestry of celestial phenomena for astronomers and seasoned astrophotographers. From planetary alignments and meteor showers to deep-sky marvels in optimal conditions, this month offers both spectacle and opportunity for those with advanced telescope equipment and imaging setups. Pi...

Delany Star Party 2025

The Olympic Astronomical Society (OAS) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Spring 2025 Camp Delany Star Party, scheduled from April 23 to April 27, 2025. This bi-annual event, a cornerstone of the OAS community since 1991, offers astronomy enthusiasts an unparalleled opportunity to observe the night sky in one of Washington's most picturesque settings. OAS Sprin...

Nebraska Star Party 2025

The Nebraska Star Party (NSP) is an annual celebration of astronomy that brings together amateur and professional stargazers from all over the country. Set against the pristine night skies of Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area in Cherry County, Nebraska, this event offers breathtaking celestial views, educational workshops, and a welcoming community for astronomy e...

February 2025 astronomy events

Alright, astronomers, I know February is *technically* still winter, and if you’re in Missouri or anywhere in the Midwest, you’re probably wondering if the clouds are just a permanent feature now. But if the skies do clear (and let’s hope they do), this month has some astro sights worth pointing your scope, camera, binoculars - or even just your good o...