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Space Science Events
Starry Nights
2018 Dates and Times:
| Dates | Observing | Event |
|---|---|---|
| January 5 | 6 - 8 p.m. | First Friday - Lunar Eclipse Preview |
| January 31 | 5 - 7 a.m. | Super Blue Moon Eclipse |
| February 2 | 6 - 8 p.m. | First Friday - Da Vinci: Preview |
| March 2 | 7 - 9 p.m. | First Friday - Da Vinci: Anatomy |
| April 6 | 8 - 9 p.m. | First Friday - Da Vinci: Flight |
| April 18 | 8 - 9 p.m. | Sandia Mt. Stargazing |
| May 4 | 8:30 - 9 p.m. | First Friday - Da Vinci: Futurist |
| June 1 | 8:30 - 9 p.m. | First Friday - Da Vinci: Technology |
| June 30 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Asteroid Day |
| July 6 | 8:30 - 9 p.m. | First Friday - Da Vinci: Earh Sci. |
| August 3 | 8:30 - 9 p.m. | First Friday: Mars Close Encounter |
| September 7 | 8 - 9 p.m. | First Friday |
| September 12 | 8 - 9 p.m. | Sandia Mt. Stargazing |
| September 21 | TBA | Plutopalooza |
| October 5 | 7 - 9 p.m. | First Friday |
| October 20 | TBA | Intl. Observe the Moon Night |
| November 2 | 7 - 9 p.m. | First Friday |
| November 26 | TBA | InSight Lands on Mars |
| December 7 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Old Town Holiday Stroll |
In 2018, we're offering monthly night-sky observing opportunities to coincide with museum, local, or international events. More specific information about each activity will be updated below as the day draws closer. These events are subject to change and may happen at locations other than the museum.
Members of local astronomy groups will help you study the moon and stars through a variety of telescopes. Each event will feature any visible planets and other interesting objects in the sky.
The observing part of any event may be canceled when the sky is cloudy. If weather conditions are in question, check the museum's Facebook page for updates an hour before each event is scheduled to begin: https://www.facebook.com/NMMNHS