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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
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Stargazing at the High Line
at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
Head to the High Line each Tuesday night for a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars.
Free!
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Urban Starfest
at Sheep Meadow (in Central Park) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association invite you to enjoy the wonders of the universe at this annual event.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Stargazing at the High Line
at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
Head to the High Line each Tuesday night for a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars.
Free!
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Stargazing at the High Line
at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
Head to the High Line each Tuesday night for a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars.
Free!
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Astronomy: Constellations
at
Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan 
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Get set to hike up to the dark sections of the park away from neighborhood lights. The overlook meadow provides a great viewing location of the night sky.
Free!
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Astronomy: The Super Moon
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
The Night Sky
at
Visitor Center (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Night Sky programs highlight the history and folklore of the solar system using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.
Free!
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Stargazing at the High Line
at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
Head to the High Line each Tuesday night for a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars.
Free!
Saturday, October 22, 2016
The Night Sky
at
Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Night Sky programs highlight the history and folklore of the solar system using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.
Free!
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Astronomy: Orionids Meteor Shower
at Owl's Head Park House (in Owl's Head Park) , Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
The Orionids is an average shower, producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak.
Free!
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Stargazing at the High Line
at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
Head to the High Line each Tuesday night for a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars.
Free!
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Astronomy
at
Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
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