Explore the night sky with local astronomer Novaughn Miller at Stargazing in the Park on Cloisters Lawn.
Look up and discover the wonders of the night sky at Stargazing in the Park! Join local astronomer Novaughn Miller for an evening of exploring the stars, planets, and celestial sights above Fort Tryon Park. Learn more about the night sky and enjoy an opportunity to stargaze with an expert in one of New York City’s most scenic parks.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) at the annual Autumn Starfest! See Jupiter, Saturn, the craters of our Moon through telescopes supplied by AAA members along with star clusters, double stars, and other objects in the night sky. Weather permitting.
Location: West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park
Registration not required.
Join Urban Park Rangers for Astronomy: The Winter Sky
Winter is a prime season for stargazing. The cold air clears the night sky of clouds and creates ideal conditions for seeing the stars, planets, and other celestial highlights.
Saturday, January 3, 2026
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history and folklore of the universe. Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events. The Full Moon will be reaching Super Moon status as it reaches its closest extent to Earth
Free
Registration not required.
