Fall Astronomy Day 2025

Worldwide
Organizer: The Astronomical League

Astronomical societies, planetariums, museums and observatories sponsor public viewing sessions, presentations and workshops.

International Observe the Moon Night 2025

Worldwide
Organizer: International Observe the Moon Night Organization

For observation, appreciation, understanding of the Moon / its connection to planetary science / exploration; 1st quarter Moon is best time due to shallow angle of sunlight that illuminates details.

NASA Space Apps Challenge

Worldwide
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

48-hour hackathon in French and English for space enthusiasts, programmers, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and students; 2800+ local events and online

World Space Week

Worldwide
Organizer: World Space Week Association

Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space mission Sputnik One launched by Soviet Union 1957; Oct 10 is 58th observation of Outer Space Treaty going into effect 1967.

Yuri’s Night Celebrations

Worldwide
Organizer: Yuri’s Night

Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle on April 12, 1981. We use space to bring the world together, […]

International Space Day

Worldwide
Organizer:

First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space explorers; originally began as ‘National Space Day’ in 1997 by Lockheed Martin Corp.

Islamic New Year 1448 AH

Worldwide
Organizer:

New Year 1 Muharram (1st day) to begin at sunset on Jun 16; if young New Moon is not visible the beginning of the month and year may be delayed.

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Anniversary Observation

Worldwide
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Observed today is 1st planetary defense / asteroid deflection test success: NASA DART crashed into minor-planet moon Dimorphos of asteroid Didymos on this day in 2022, shortening Dimorphos’ orbital period.

World Space Week

Worldwide
Organizer: World Space Week Association

Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space mission Sputnik One launched by Soviet Union 1957; Oct 10 is 58th observation of Outer Space Treaty going into effect 1967.

International Observe the Moon Night 2026

Worldwide
Organizer: International Observe the Moon Night Organization

For observation, appreciation, understanding of the Moon / its connection to planetary science / exploration; 1st quarter Moon is best time due to shallow angle of sunlight that illuminates details.

Yuri’s Night Celebrations

Worldwide
Organizer: Yuri’s Night

Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle on April 12, 1981. We use space to bring the world together, […]

International Space Day

Worldwide
Organizer:

First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space explorers; originally began as ‘National Space Day’ in 1997 by Lockheed Martin Corp.

Islamic New Year 1449 AH

Worldwide
Organizer:

New Year 1 Muharram (1st day) to begin at sunset on Jun 6; if young New Moon is not visible the beginning of the month and year may be delayed.

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Anniversary Observation

Worldwide
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Observed today is 1st planetary defense / asteroid deflection test success: NASA DART crashed into minor-planet moon Dimorphos of asteroid Didymos on this day in 2022, shortening Dimorphos’ orbital period.

World Space Week

Worldwide
Organizer: World Space Week Association

Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space mission Sputnik One launched by Soviet Union 1957; Oct 10 is 58th observation of Outer Space Treaty going into effect 1967.

Yuri’s Night Celebrations

Worldwide
Organizer: Yuri’s Night

Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle on April 12, 1981. We use space to bring the world together, […]

International Space Day

Worldwide
Organizer:

First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space explorers; originally began as ‘National Space Day’ in 1997 by Lockheed Martin Corp.

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Anniversary Observation

Worldwide
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Observed today is 1st planetary defense / asteroid deflection test success: NASA DART crashed into minor-planet moon Dimorphos of asteroid Didymos on this day in 2022, shortening Dimorphos’ orbital period.

World Space Week

Worldwide
Organizer: World Space Week Association

Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space mission Sputnik One launched by Soviet Union 1957; Oct 10 is 58th observation of Outer Space Treaty going into effect 1967.

68th Commemoration of Human Spaceflight / Cosmonautics Day

Worldwide
Organizer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Celebrating Yuri Gagarin, the 1st human to orbit Earth on Vostok 1 spacecraft in 1961; the flight lasted 108 minutes at 27,400 kph and 327 km above Earth.

Yuri’s Night Celebrations

Worldwide
Organizer: Yuri’s Night

Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle on April 12, 1981. We use space to bring the world together, […]

International Space Day

Worldwide
Organizer:

First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space explorers; originally began as ‘National Space Day’ in 1997 by Lockheed Martin Corp.

World Space Week

Worldwide
Organizer: World Space Week Association

Celebrating international contributions of space science for betterment of the human condition; Oct 4 is 68th observation of 1st Space mission Sputnik One launched by Soviet Union 1957; Oct 10 is 58th observation of Outer Space Treaty going into effect 1967.

Yuri’s Night Celebrations

Worldwide
Organizer: Yuri’s Night

Launching parties around the world every year on or around April 12th, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle on April 12, 1981. We use space to bring the world together, […]

International Space Day

Worldwide
Organizer:

First Friday in May, events and presentations to promote STEM education and inspire people to continue the work of Space explorers; originally began as ‘National Space Day’ in 1997 by Lockheed Martin Corp.