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Solar Eclipse – April 8, 2024
OnlineLive online remote broadcast by the Griffith Observatory team of the total solar eclipse from Arkansas.
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Public Star Party – April 13, 2024 (CANCELED DUE TO RAIN)
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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All Space Considered – April 2024
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory holds this public program online on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science.
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All Space Considered with Dr. Marc Jason Kuchner – May 2024
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
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Public Star Party – May 18, 2024
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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Public Star Party – June 15, 2024
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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All Space Considered with Sabrina Stierwalt – June 2024
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Major Lunar Standstill Moonrise – June 21, 2024
OnlineA live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most southerly position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Major Lunar Standstill Moonset – June 22, 2024
OnlineA live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon setting on the western horizon at its most southerly position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to view this event!
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Public Star Party – July 13, 2024
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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All Space Considered with Dr. Gabriele Vajente – July 2024
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Major Lunar Standstill Moonrise – July 19, 2024
OnlineA live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most southerly position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Major Lunar Standstill Moonset – July 20, 2024
OnlineA live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon setting on the western horizon at its most southerly position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to view this event!
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Public Star Party – August 10, 2024
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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All Space Considered – August 2024
OnlineJoin the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science.
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Public Star Party – September 14, 2024
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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All Space Considered – September 2024
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Major Standstill Northern Moonrise at Chimney Rock, Colorado – Night One
OnlineGriffith Observatory will broadcast live the major standstill northern moonrise from Chimney Rock, Colorado. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Major Standstill Northern Moonrise at Chimney Rock, Colorado – Night Two
OnlineGriffith Observatory will broadcast live the major standstill northern moonrise from Chimney Rock, Colorado. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
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Public Star Party – October 12, 2024
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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All Space Considered – October 2024
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Major Standstill Northern Moonrise at Chimney Rock, Colorado, October 21, 2024
OnlineGriffith Observatory will broadcast live the major standstill northern moonrise from Chimney Rock, Colorado. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
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Public Star Party – November 9, 2024
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Major Standstill Northern Moonrise – November 18, 2024
OnlineA live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most northern position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
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All Space Considered – November 2024
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
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Public Star Party – December 7, 2024
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Major Standstill Northern Moonrise – December 15, 2024
OnlineA live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most northern position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
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All Space Considered – December 2024
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Winter Solstice, 2024 – Local Noon
Griffith ObservatoryJoin us at local noon (weather permitting) to mark the start of winter!
Winter Solstice 2024 – Sunset
Griffith ObservatoryJoin us at sunset (weather permitting) on the Observatory's West Terrace to mark the start of winter!
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Public Star Party – January 4, 2025
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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Lunar Occultation of Mars Broadcast – January 13, 2025
OnlineA live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of Mars disappearing behind the moon and reappearing on the other side. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event. With this broadcast, we hope to provide a moment of comfort from the ongoing fires by sharing a natural event in the sky above our beautiful city.
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All Space Considered – January 2025 – (CANCELED)
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
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Public Star Party – February 8, 2025
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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All Space Considered – February 2025
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
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Public Star Party – March 8, 2025
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Total Lunar Eclipse Broadcast – March 13, 2025
OnlineLive online broadcast of the total lunar eclipse from Griffith Observatory.
Spring Equinox, 2025 – Local Noon
Griffith ObservatoryJoin us at local noon (weather permitting) to mark the start of spring!
Spring Equinox, 2025 – Sunset
Griffith ObservatoryJoin us at sunset (weather permitting) to mark the start of spring!
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All Space Considered with Dr. Andrea M. Ghez – March 2025
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon TheaterThe March 2025 All Space Considered program features a conversation with Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Dr. Andrea Ghez. It will be presented live in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater on Thursday, March 20, 2025. This month's program will NOT be streamed on YouTube. Attendance at the program is free. Advance registration for this month's event is recommended, but not required.
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Public Star Party – April 5, 2025
Griffith ObservatoryOnce a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
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All Space Considered – April 2025
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & OnlineGriffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.