4 December 2026 — Friday night — The location for this star gaze will be Lookout Observatory on the UNC-Asheville campus, with a weather backup date of Saturday, 5 December. While the event is free and open to everyone, pre-registration is required to attend. To learn more about how to register, please visit the UNC-A Lookout Observatory website here. Sunset occurs at 5:19 p.m., with shuttle service beginning about 6:00 p.m.
Lookout Observatory Star Gaze Info
Upcoming Public Star Gaze(s):
November 7, 10 a.m. update:
PROCEEDING TONIGHT
Weather conditions look good for tonight’s star gaze at Lookout Observatory. Sunset is at 5:30 p.m. Please arrive on time for your scheduled shuttle pickup.
November 6, 2:00 p.m. update:
POSTPONED
Unfortunately, a cloudy forecast has caused the postponement of tonight’s star gaze at Lookout Obs. to the backup date of Saturday night, November 7. Please check the website home page for another weather update on Saturday.
October 9, 11:30 a.m. update:
CANCELED
Disappointingly, the cloudy forecast has caused the cancellation of this weekend’s star gaze at Lookout Observatory.
29 January 2027 — Friday night — The location for this star gaze will be Lookout Observatory on the UNC-Asheville campus, with a weather backup date of Saturday, 30 January. While the event is free and open to everyone, pre-registration is required to attend. To learn more about how to register, please visit the UNC-A Lookout Observatory website here. Sunset occurs at 5:41 p.m., with shuttle service beginning about 6:30 p.m.