astronomy

California’s night skies have plenty to offer this fall, and the next celestial event is right around the corner. The Hunter’s Moon will light up the sky this weekend, giving stargazers a chance to enjoy...

Los Angeles may be famous for its bright lights, but there are still opportunities to enjoy the stars without driving all the way to the desert. From observatories hosting public astronomy events to sceni...

Los Angeles is getting a major new destination for science and space enthusiasts. The California Science Center is set to open the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on November 13, 2026. This new 200,000...

Astronomy aficionados can enjoy a free stargazing event that brings dozens of telescopes together in one of the city's most iconic settings. Griffith Observatory's monthly Public Star Party invites visito...

If you’ve ever wanted to try stargazing in Los Angeles but don’t own a telescope, there’s a tiny observatory in Monterey Park where you can look through a real telescope for free. Tucked inside Garvey...

Los Angeles may be known for its movie stars, but there are some pretty incredible sights happening far above Hollywood too. The International Space Station (ISS) regularly passes over Southern Califor...

If you need a break from L.A.’s bright city lights, head into the desert for a weekend under the stars. Joshua Tree’s 11th annual Night Sky Festival returns October 9–10, 2026. This special stargazing...

World Space Week is taking place this week from October 4–10. It's the perfect time to spend a cozy evening looking up at the night sky. And you don't have to travel far from Los Angeles to go stargazi...

Looking for a peaceful autumn activity in California? This month, you can spend an evening under the stars watching the Orionid meteor shower streak across the night sky. The annual meteor shower is ac...