2025 Astronomy Events
Tuesday Rooftop Astronomy
Join HMNS astronomers for a guided tour of the night sky highlights. Meet on the 7th floor of the HMNS parking garage. This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice due to inclement weather or poor visibility.
Free admission. No ticket required. Open to the public.
Dates:
- January 7, 6-8 p.m. – Planet Watch: Venus and Mars
- February 4, 6-8 p.m. – Using the Moon to Find Planets
- March 4, 6-8 p.m. – The Elusive Mercury and The Crescent Moon
- April 8, 7-9 p.m. – The Moon and the Calendar
- May 6, 7-9 p.m. – Mars in the Beehive & Catching an Aquarid
- June 3, 7-9 p.m. – Clusters and Places on the Moon
- July 8, 7-9 p.m. – Sun and Moon in Twilight
- August 5, 7-9 p.m. – Double Stars and Moon Features
- September 2, 7-9 p.m. – The Andromeda Legend
- October 7, 6-8 p.m. – Exploring the Supermoon
- November 4, 6-8 p.m. – Return of the Supermoon
- December 2, 6-8 p.m. – Searching for Uranus
Sundial Celebrations
Join HMNS astronomers for seasonal celebrations! Meet the group at the Cockrell Sundial at the museum entrance. This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice due to inclement weather or poor visibility.
Free admission. No ticket required. Open to the public.
Dates:
- March 20, 1-2 p.m. – Spring Equinox
- June 21, 1-2 p.m. – Summer Solstice
- September 22, 1-2 p.m. – Fall Equinox
- December 20, 1-2 p.m. – Winter Solstice