Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered exactly what it is you're seeing? Join local astronomers to take a closer look! View the full listing of star party locations below to find some astronomy activities near you. Please note that times and activities vary by site, and some events may be canceled if cloudy weather prevents stargazing. These events are affiliated with the Seattle Science Festival.
No advance registration required
University of Washington Saturday, June 8 from 3-6 p.m. Planetarium shows and star chart handouts to take home for DIY stargazing later tonight! The Planetarium is in the “A” wing of the Physics-Astronomy Building Near the corner of NE Pacific Street and 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA Fee: Free
Everett Astronomical Society Harborview Park with the Everett Astronomical Society Star Party from 4 p.m.-Midnight 1621 West Mukilteo Blvd, Everett, WA Fee: Free
Green Lake in Seattle with Seattle Astronomical Society: The Green Lake star party will be on the west shore at a grassy area southwest of the Bathhouse Theater, near the fishing piers on the lake. Start time is 9:00 pm. 7201 East Green Lake Drive N, Seattle. Free.
Pacific Planetarium Solar viewing event and planetarium shows from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. 817 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, WA Fee: Free
Paramount Park in Shoreline with Seattle Astronomical Society. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:00 pm to look through our instruments at whatever is in the sky that night. Wear warm clothes. Bring a friend! Weather permitting event. Cancelled if completely cloudy and/or rainy. NE 155th and 8th NE, Shoreline, WA Fee: Free
Ritchie Observatory with the Battle Point Astronomical Society Planetarium Show and Star Gazing begins at 8:30 pm. Star Party portion cancelled if there is inclement weather, but planetarium shows will still go on! Located in Battle Point Park in Bainbridge Island
3-midnight
