Night Sky Festival

Thank you everyone who attended the 2018 Night Sky Festival!

The 2018 Night Sky Festival has passed, but we are already looking forward to next year's celebration of dark night skies in Shenandoah National Park. The 2019 Night Sky Festival dates and events are TBD. 

 

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Join us for the Fourth Annual Night Sky Festival!
Friday, August 9, 2019 - Sunday, August 11, 2019

 

Discover the Park after dark during the 2019 Night Sky Festival! Join us for stargazing, Ranger talks, kids activities, and guest presentations ranging from topics such as space weather, space travel, and our future in space. If you plan on attending one of the outdoor evening activities make sure to be prepared for the weather and bring a flashlight with a red filter. All events are free with park admission. Outdoor activities may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

 

Stargazing at Big Meadows during the 2017 Night Sky Festival.

NPS/Mary O'Neill

 

2019 Night Sky Festival Programs TBD

 

Can't wait? Learn more about Shenandoah at night from home...

• Visit Shenandoah's Night Sky page
• Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer
• Discover stargazing and night sky programs offered by the park consessionaire at GoShenandoah.com/activities-events/astronomy
• Explore astronomy and night sky related products available from the Shenandoah National Park Association

 

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