Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, Jan 9, 2026 - CLOSED

Cost:

$5 Suggested Donation Per Person

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 overcast conditions with rain. The 59% waning gibbous Moon will not rise until 11:48 pm, and would have offered dark sky conditions for our event. Unfortunately, the forecast for rain and overcast sky conditions will keep the Observatory and Science Center closed tonight. We will open next on Friday, January 16, 2025, with our regular Stargazing Nights event. We’ll see you then!

Tickets are not required for visitors to attend this event. Though a suggested donation of $5 per person, at the event, is very appreciated.

Take a moment and catch up on some weekly happenings in space this week in:
A Celebration of Space - January 9, 2026

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 Frosty 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.