Astronomy Night
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As Earth makes its annual orbit around the Sun, seasonal patterns change and plants and animals respond. Noticing seasonal changes among plants, animals, or the night sky helps humans sync with Earth’s natural rhythms. Reawaken the human to nature connection of our ancestors as we gather together to celebrate the changing seasons.
Astronomy Night gatherings will be held on (Saturdays close to) quarter days (summer and winter solstices and spring and fall equinoxes) and cross quarter days. Cross quarter days are in the middle of a season, and generally when it truly feels like the season has begun.
Participants are invited to attend a potluck gathering before the start of the event. The potluck will begin one hour prior to the start of Astronomy Night.
Rain or shine event: In the event of inclement weather and/or cloud cover, in lieu of stargazing there will be astronomy storytelling, song circle, and possible night walk or fire depending on weather conditions.
2024 – 2025 Dates
- September 22, 2024 – Fall Equinox – 6:30 to 8:30 pm – Potluck at 5:30 pm
- November 2, 2024 – Mid-Autumn – 4:30 to 6:30 pm – Potluck at 3:30 pm
- December 21, 2024 – Winter Solstice – 4:30 to 6:30 pm – Potluck at 3:30 pm
- February 1, 2025 – Mid-Winter – 5:00 to 7:00 pm – Potluck at 4:00 pm
- March 22, 2025 – Spring Equinox – 7:00 to 9:00 pm – Potluck at 6:00 pm
- May 3, 2025 – Mid-Spring – 7:30 to 9:30 pm – Potluck at 6:30 pm
*Optional campout available, please arrive 2 hours prior to the start of the event. Pre-registration is required for camping.
Who: All ages welcome
Where: Big Oak Canyon (in Silverado Canyon), driving directions will be sent to you via email upon registration
Price: $32 per person, optional campout is an additional $30 per family
Children 3 and under are free to attend.
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