Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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 a chance of light rain. The 20% waning gibbous Moon will not rise until 4:50 am, leaving the sky super dark. Unfortunately, with overcast conditions expected it is unlikely that we will be able to observe the cosmos tonight. Though most of the snow on the Frosty Drew campus has melted and it’s been a while since we’ve had an open night. So we will open the Observatory and Science Center tonight with a cloudy night program.

We will open the Observatory, Science Center, and Sky Theatre at 7:00 pm. In the Observatory, tours of our telescope and observatory operations will be available. In the Sky Theatre we will show our regular feature of celestial objects photographed at Frosty Drew Observatory, and the Science Center will have exhibits on display. We will close up at 9:00 pm.

Overall, tonight does not have a clear enough sky to observe. If making the long drive, tonight is certainly the night to pass on. Though if you’re in the local area and have a free Friday night, stop in for a quick astro fix.

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.

Take a moment to catch up on some astro this week in:
A Celebration of Space - March 13, 2026

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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.