Astronomy & space events in the DC area

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Air and Space Museum · Washington

Join us for a story by Frank Asch about our sun and learn about the many ways our sun helps life on our planet Earth. Then make a sun puppet that you can play with in the sun or with a flashlight. Takes place each at the National Air and Space Museum in DC each Thursday at 11 am. No event reservations, but remember to…

11 AM – 12 PM·Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center · Washington

Join us for a story by Frank Asch about our sun and learn about the many ways our sun helps life on our planet Earth. Then make a sun puppet that you can play with in the sun or with a flashlight. Takes place at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center each Tuesday and Thursday at 11 am and 11:30 am. These programs are made pos…

7 PM – 8:30 PM·Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066

Tour the planets and moons visible in the current night sky, then explore through telescopes, weather permitting. No astronomy experience is needed. The program meets in the Roll-Top Observatory, rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered.Ages 6 and older.

7:30 PM – 9 PM·Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066

Explore what scientists know about Pluto and why its classification as a dwarf planet remains controversial. A discussion is followed by telescope viewing, weather permitting. The program meets in the Roll-Top Observatory, rain or shine. Instruction is provided by Analemma Society volunteers.Ages 8 and older.

7 PM – 8:30 PM·Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066

Examine handheld globes of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and the moon to explore their similarities, differences and conditions for life. View planets and the night sky through telescopes, weather permitting. The program meets in the Roll-Top Observatory, rain or shine.Ages 8 and older.