Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side – Temp Venue change.
2026-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | Desert Research Learning Center, 12661 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona, United States
Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East SideNow at their Desert Learning Center

12661 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85730Map Coordinates: 32.22239965337127, -110.72231843802784Drive to the end of Broadway Blvd, parking is limited along roadside. Guides will give directions, short walk to site.

Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East Side’s Desert Learning Center. Please do not go to the National Park entrance, it will be closed due to construction.Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply.

The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.

Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook

HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2026
2026-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
TBD

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting –June 2026
2026-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ

(Almost) Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing at Flandrau Planetarium
2026-08-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Flandrau Science Center, 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
An Almost (96%) Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Tucson and surrounding areas the evening of August 27th, barring any cloud cover. The partial Eclipse begins 6:45 PM (Moonrise Tucson Time), Maximum eclipse at 9:12 PM (Tucson Time), Eclipse ends at 12:01 AM. Moonrise is in the ESE @102°

The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes set up on the University of Arizona Mall in front of Flandrau Science Center. Viewing will be available from 7:30 to 10 PM. For real-time updates, follow our Facebook Event page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook

TAAA Monthly General Meeting. Talk: TBD.
2026-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
Monthly TAAA General Meeting at Steward Observatory Lecture Hall at the University of Arizona. Open to member and the public. We tap into some great astronomy and science lectures through the University of Arizona and other great sources to include our own members.

Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
2026-09-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking LotInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Cost: FREE.

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.

Park gate may close before event end time, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook)

FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.These events fill up fast so recommend registering early.

To Register go to: www.DiscoverNature.pima.gov Then Log in or Create an account. Once logged in click on the “Environmental Education Programs” square. You should get the Pop-up screen “Register for a Program”. Scroll down to the event on the list or type in “Stargazing” into the keyword search. Once you find your event click on the “Register” button to the right. You must be logged in for the Registration screen to work.

Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
2026-09-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Picacho Peak State Park, 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZ, 85141
Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply.

The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several advanced amateur telescopes for astronomical viewing.

We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes at a really dark location.

Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events

Stargazing at Tumacácori National Historical Park
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, 85640, United States
Join TAAA and the National Park Service for an evening of stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park . Address below.The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will have several telescopes with volunteer astronomers, for astronomical viewing, in front of the Old Mission.

We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.

Event is free, no reservations required, but NPS admission fees apply.

Weather dependent, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page: TAAA Facebook Events page for weather updates on day of event.

Stargazing at Oracle State Park
2026-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, 85623, United States
Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House

Typically a music event prior, check the park’s website below.

Star Party telescope viewing (7:00 – 9:00pm)

Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply.

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, and Star Clusters.Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent.

For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page: TAAA Facebook Events page

Also: Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information and activities that day:Star Party at Oracle State Park | Oracle State Park (azstateparks.com)

Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
2026-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Saguaro National Park EAST, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, 85730, United States
Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East District, for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters so you will get to see sunspots, prominences, flares, and more.The Sun is at its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is LOTS of activity on its surface.

This event is FREE and open to the public, no reservations required. NPS admission fees apply.

The telescopes will be set up at the entrance to the Visitors Center.This event will most likely be canceled in the event of clouds/rain.

TAAA Monthly General Meeting. Talk: Training for members on Policy for Working with Minors. Outreach Awards.
2026-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States

Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Evening Under the Stars
2026-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Chiricahua Astronomy Complex, 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, 85625, United States
Our free Semi-Annual family-friendly public event at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC), about 100 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ near the Chiricahua Mountains and Chiricahua National Monument. The gate will open at 6 pm with observing from 7-9 pm. We will have several large telescopes available for observing our amazing universe. Reservations are required so we can track attendance. Please email euts[at]tucsonastronomy.org with number of people, number of vehicles, and contact email.

TAAA Monthly General Meeting. Talk: TBD.
2026-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
Monthly TAAA General Meeting at Steward Observatory Lecture Hall at the University of Arizona. Open to members and the public. We tap into some great astronomy and science lectures. Active Members will receive a Zoom Link to attend by Zoom if desired. The meeting will also be streamed live to our TAAA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tucsonamateurastronomyasso2702/streams

TAAA Monthly General Meeting: Talk: TBD.
2026-12-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
