Urban Park Rangers: Astronomy
Check out NYC’s hottest stars with the Urban Park Rangers! Go stargazing, watch meteor showers, or learn more about our solar system with the aid of a telescope or binoculars.
Urban Park Rangers: Astronomy Events
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Astronomy: The Winter Sky
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–6:00 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!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Astronomy: The Winter Sky
at Entrance - West 106th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park)
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!
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Astronomy: The Winter Solstice
at Seba Playground (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Observe the December moon and constellations with the Urban Park Rangers and learn how the winter solstice this week will turn our Northern hemisphere toward longer days.
Free!