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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 March 26, 2025 to August 17, 2025

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr12

Summer on the Hudson Moon Gazing

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Join nature photographer Jeanne Yan and amateur astronomers for this moongazing and night photography demonstration! Meet at the Moonfinding sculpture for a close-up view of the full moon.
Free!

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Apr13

Astronomy: The Night Sky

at Lemon Creek Pier (in Lemon Creek Park), Staten Island

7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as you gaze at the night sky through a telescope and learn about our universe and beyond.
Free!

Saturday, May 10, 2025

May10

Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.
Free!

Sunday, May 18, 2025

May18

Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to safely observe the central star of our solar system.
Free!

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Jun14

Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.
Free!

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Jun15

Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to safely observe the central star of our solar system.
Free!

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Jul12

Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.
Free!

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Jul13

Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to safely observe the central star of our solar system.
Free!

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Aug 9

Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.
Free!

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Aug17

Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to safely observe the central star of our solar system.
Free!

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