Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, May 30, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost:

$5 Suggested Donation Per Person

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.

Tonight is our second scheduled Summer Stargazing Nights event of 2025, and yet again, we have clouds and rain moving in. It just seems that we can’t catch a break this year. Regardless, we will be on site tonight and will welcome visitors with tours of the Observatory, commentary alongside our feature of celestial objects in the Sky Theatre, and exhibits in the Science Center. Unfortunately, overcast conditions with fog will not allow for telescope observation, and the threat of rain in the region will keep the Observatory roof closed.

We’ll open the Observatory and Science Center at 7:00 pm this evening. If you’re in the local area, swing by for a catch up on astro happenings. We’ll have the lights on in the Observatory with tours of our big telescope and operations available. Stop in at the Science Center and Sky Theatre to learn a bit about the night sky and cosmos. We’ll close up at 9:00 pm.

Overall, tonight is certainly not the night to make the long drive. We will have overcast conditions on site with fog. Eventually rain will move into the region overnight. If you have alternate plans for this evening, then that is the path to take, otherwise, stop in for a quick bout of astro as we lament the cloudy Friday nights of 2025.

Tickets are NOT required for visitors to attend this event.

If you are looking for that awesome astronomy thing to do or just want a night out to experience the cosmos under the darkest sky in Rhode Island, then this is your chance.

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.