Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cost:

$5 per person over four years of age

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

Tonight's forecasts are calling for clear sky conditions with chilly temps. The 32% waning crescent Moon does not rise until 12:57 am, keeping the sky super dark for fabulous viewing conditions. Temps will hover around 29ºF with wind chill making it feel like it’s in the low 20’s. Even though the sky will be clear, it will be cold on the Frosty Drew campus tonight!

We will open the Observatory and Science Center at 7:00 pm. In the Observatory we will direct the 24 inch telescope towards Saturn, the Orion Nebula, the Messier 1 supernova remnant, and more. 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 close at 10:00 pm.

Overall, tonight looks like a fantastic night. We can expect clear sky conditions with no Moon present during our event. Temps will be cold, and the wind chill on campus will make it feel even more frigid. How you dress will make or break the night. You should be dressing for full winter conditions when visiting tonight. You can read about how the Frosty Drew Astronomers dress for winter nights. Now bundle up and head over the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center for a night of super dark sky conditions and thousands of stars.

Tickets are required for visitors to attend this event. Inline with our mission to keep costs as low as possible, tickets are $5 per person ages 5 and older. Tickets can be purchased online or at the event until the event sells 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.

How to Dress for Winter Conditions: The Frosty Drew Observatory is not climate controlled, and the temperature inside the dome need to match the outside air temperature for a stable telescopic view. Frosty Drew Astronomy Team members dress in layers during the winter and for a very good reason. You should consider doing the same. Please read Dressing for All-Night Winter Stargazing to familiarize yourself with adequate dressing 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. Learn more about why we have this requirement in The Red Light District.