Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, Jun 6, 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.

Even though the intense wildfire smoke that we have had this week will be clearing out before tonight, clouds and fog will move in. Even with the 82% waxing gibbous Moon the sky will be too overcast for a view. In any case we will open the Observatory and Science Center for tours, though do not expect to see anything in our telescopes as it will be too cloudy.

We will open at 7:00 pm. In the Observatory tours of our equipment with the lights on will be happening. We have one of the most advanced telescopes in the region available to the general public, and tonight is a good chance to check out how it all works. In the Sky Theatre we will show our regular feature of celestial objects captured at Frosty Drew Observatory and the Science Center will have exhibits on display. We will stay open until 9:00 pm.

Tickets are not required to attend this event.

Overall, tonight is another page in the story of clouded out 2025 Friday nights. If traveling a distance, it is certainly not recommended. If you have a free night and are nearby, then stop in for a moment with our astronomers and see how things work. Otherwise, sit this one out!

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.