Horizons Stargazing Event: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Weather permitting, the Horizons Observatory will be open to the public this Tuesday night (November 4th) from 6:30pm-8:00pm for star and moon gazing!   After a tour of the autumn night sky, we’ll turn our eyes and telescopes to three stunning celestial objects: the Hercules super cluster of stars, Saturn, and, finally, to the brightest and largest full Moon of 2025.  

November’s full Moon, the Beaver Moon, was named by Native American tribes to mark the season when beavers prepare for winter, building their lodges before the freezing weather arrives.  This year, the Beaver Moon is also a Supermoon, meaning it occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit (perigee). As a result, it will appear larger, rounder, and up to 30% brighter than a typical full moon.

​Be sure to dress warmly. As well, please do not bring flashlights since they will interfere with our view of the night sky.  We're looking forward to seeing you and your friends for what promises to be a memorable night of star, planet, and Moon gazing!

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. 

Rob Hanson and Scott Griswold, Horizons Observatory Co-Directors