11 September 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, 12 September. 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 7:42 p.m., with shuttle service beginning about 8:30 p.m.
Lookout Observatory Star Gaze Info
Upcoming Public Star Gaze(s):
August 15, 1:15 p.m. update:
PROCEEDING TONIGHT
Weather conditions look good for tonight’s star gaze at Lookout Observatory. Sunset is 8:20 p.m. Please arrive on time for your scheduled shuttle pickup.
August 14, 2:10 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, August 15. Please check the website home page for another weather update on Saturday.
August 15, 6:30 p.m. update:
CANCELLED
Disappointingly, unpredicted summer showers and a continued cloudy forecast has caused the cancellation of this weekend’s star gaze at Lookout Observatory.
9 October 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, 10 October. 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 7:02 p.m., with shuttle service beginning about 8:00 p.m.