Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, May 23, 2025 - CLOSED

Cost:

Tickets are required to attend. Please read below.

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Summer Stargazing Nights! Every Friday night (weather permitting) we open our Observatory, Science Center, Sky Theatre, and telescopes to the sky and offer free stargazing and astronomy to anybody interested in observing with us.

The weather onslaught continues. We can expect overcast conditions with showers until after 8:00 pm. After which, the forecast becomes quite variable with most sources calling for mostly cloudy sky conditions until after 10:00 pm. The 16% waning crescent Moon will set at 4:07 pm, keeping the sky Moon-free during our event. Even though this will bring super dark sky conditions, the clouds will make for obscured viewing.

Due to the forecast for clouds, alongside the prospect of a very wet landscape, we have decided to keep the Observatory and Science Center closed this week. We will try again on Friday, May 30, 2025 with our Summer Stargazing Nights event. We’ll see you then!

Be sure to subscribe to the Frost Drew Observatory mailing list and follow us on Instagram to receive status updates about our Stargazing Nights program and more.

Preparing for Your Visit:

Check out our page on Visiting Frosty Drew Observatory to learn more about what to expect at the Observatory and better help you prepare for your visit.

Read about our Observatory Dome Access Passes, which are available on a first come first serve basis.

How to Prepare for Summertime Conditions: The Frosty Drew Observatory is located inside Ninigret Park and borders the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. Insects and arachnids are a concern when visiting the Frosty Drew campus. We have observed mosquitoes, green head flies, deer flies, ticks, biting ants, and more. Please read the Mosquitoes and Insects section on our Visiting the Observatory page to familiarize yourself with adequate preparation measures.

Please note that we do not allow any white lights on our campus or in Ninigret Park from dusk - dawn, with the exception of low beam headlights while in motion. This is to ensure an equally awesome view of the night sky for all and to allow for the use of light sensitive astronomical equipment. If you show up with your high beam headlights on, don't expect a warm welcome. Learn more about why we have this requirement in The Red Light District.