Happy International Astronomy Day! May 3, 2025

Ever wondered what Saturn"s rings look like through a telescope? Or how astronomers spot distant galaxies? International Astronomy Day is the perfect time to find out! This annual event, first launched in 1973, is all about "Bringing Astronomy to the People"—the official theme of Astronomy Day. From local parks to astronomy clubs, museums and observatories, visitors can enjoy activities like telescope viewings, space talks and even Moon gravity simulators!

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Apr 15, 2024Centraal Station, Antwerp, Belgium
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Jul 21, 2024Kendwa village, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Mar 7, 2024Roques de Benet, Els Ports Natural Park, Catalonia, Spain
Jan 28, 2024Channel Country, Australia
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Dec 14, 2024Northern hawk-owl, Canada
Mar 11, 2025Broken Beach in Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia
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Jan 11, 2024Eurasian lynx
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Sep 25, 2025Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan
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Jun 4, 2024Chestnut-headed bee-eater, Bardia National Park, Nepal
Apr 20, 2025Easter
Dec 13, 2025Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, United States
Nov 11, 2025Externsteine in the Teutoburg Forest, Germany
Here we go!
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