Horizons Observatory Public Stargazing Night: Friday, March 27, 2026 from 8:00-9:30pm

Hello Horizons Observatory Supporters!
While the past winter offered few clear nights, this coming Friday night (March 27th) promises to kick off Spring with excellent conditions for stargazing.  Thus, the Horizons Observatory will host a public star party event from 8:00-9:30 (weather permitting).  After a brief naked eye tour of the early spring night sky, the observatory’s 14” Celestron telescope and 10” inch Meade scope should provide stunning views of both Jupiter (our solar system’s gaseous giant) and the waxing Moon.  Each of these beautiful celestial objects promise to offer a breathtaking view using the Horizons Observatory’s telescopes.

Given it will be a cold spring evening, dress warmly.  Please do not bring flashlights since this will reduce our ability to view the sky. 

Throughout the year, the Horizons Observatory hosts free public stargazing tours using telescopes, binoculars, and naked eye observation. To ensure clear skies for these events, a “short notice” (24-36 hours before the event) email is sent out to all those on the Horizons Observatory notification service.  To be placed on the notification service, simply go to www.horizonsobservatory.org, click on “Blog”, type in your email address in the space provided, and click “Submit”.  It’s that easy!  The Horizons Observatory is located on the grounds of The Prosper Valley School in Pomfret, Vermont.  

Clear skies!
Rob Hanson and Scott Griswold, Horizons Observatory Co-Directors