Astronomy Day is an annual event in various countries, intended to provide a means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals.

On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first-hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited.

Oct 3, 2025 · If you’ve been thinking about taking up sky watching as a hobby, but don’t know where to begin, there’s no time like the present to learn. National Astronomy Day celebrates …

Sep 28, 2025 · Astronomy Day is a grassroots event meant to bring astronomy out of observatories and into neighborhoods. Organized twice yearly, in spring and fall, it encourages …

May 3, 2025 · Astronomy Day is a twice-yearly celebration, observed in both spring and fall, with the primary objective of fostering interest in astronomy and providing opportunities for the …

Sep 27, 2025 · When is Astronomy Day celebrated? Astronomy Day is celebrated twice a year — once between April and May, and once between September and October. Each event falls on …

Astronomy Day was created in 1973 by Doug Berger, then president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California. The unofficial holiday is an attempt to raise the interest of …

Apr 15, 2005 · Saturday, April 16 is National Astronomy Day. Astronomy clubs around the country hold special astronomy programs on this day and night. Events usually include solar viewing …

Astronomy Day takes astronomy out of lofty places and brings it to the people. It provides a means of interaction between the general public and astronomy enthusiasts, groups, and …

Jul 9, 2025 · International Astronomy Day is a way for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals to share their knowledge and love of outer space with the general public. It is also a way for …