10 July 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, 11 July. 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 8:47 p.m., with shuttle service beginning about 9:30 p.m.
Lookout Observatory Star Gaze Info
Upcoming Public Star Gaze(s):
June 13, 12:50 p.m. update:
PROCEEDING TONIGHT
Weather conditions look good for tonight’s star gaze at Lookout Observatory. Sunset is 8:46 p.m. Observable planets early tonight include Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter. Please arrive on time for your scheduled shuttle pickup.