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Peer into the mysteries of the heavens with these astronomy programs at Parks! We'll help you uncover the wonders of the universe from a park near you.

Astronomy Events

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from January 17, 2025 to March 2, 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Jan18

Astronomy: The Winter Sky

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Winter is a prime season for stargazing. The cold air clears the night sky of clouds and creates ideal conditions for seeing the stars, planets, and other celestial highlights.
Free!

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

Jan25

Astronomy: Intro to Stargazing

at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn some of the basics of astronomy. This week marks the start of a rare, limited opportunity to view Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus in the same night sky.
Free!

Jan25

Astronomy: Planetary Parade

at Potter Avenue and Royal Oak Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn some of the basics of astronomy. This week marks the start of a rare, limited opportunity to view Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus in the same night sky.
Free!

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Mar 2

Astronomy: The Winter Sky

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Winter is a prime season for stargazing. The cold air clears the night sky of clouds and creates ideal conditions for seeing the stars, planets, and other celestial highlights.
Free!

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