Event Archives
Since reopening in 2006 after the renovation and expansion project, the Observatory has hosted hundreds of public events and activities. Whether for eclipses, notable spacecraft anniversaries, or special speakers, the events offered the chance for the public to experience, learn, or be inspired. Sometimes all at the same time!
All past events, as well as upcoming events, can be viewed on our Calendar.
Notable Observatory Events
Total Lunar Eclipse! October 8, 2014
Griffith Observatory broadcasts the entire total lunar eclipse.
Total Lunar Eclipse! April 14-15, 2014
A public event to view the total lunar eclipse
Celebrating John Dobson
On March 8, 2014, Griffith Observatory celebrated the life of John Dobson, telescope builder and inspirational master of sidewalk astronomy who passed away on January 15, 2014, at age 98.
Griffith Observatory Presents a Day with NASA
A NASA exhibit about the International Space Station
Comet ISON, Autumn 2013
Comet ISON (C/2012 S1) was discovered on 21 September 2012 by Vitali Nevski and Artyom Novichonok while collecting data for the International Scientific Optical Network (ISON).
Seeing The Perseid Meteor Shower In Southern California, August 2013
The annual Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak between 6:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., P.D.T., on Monday, August 12, 2013.
Observatory hosts “SATURN WAVE” Event
Several hundred people gathered on the lawn at Griffith Observatory on July 19, 2013, to wave at Saturn as NASA's Cassini spacecraft took a photograph of the ringed planet with Earth in the background.
Celebrating Dr. Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space
On June 18, 2013 the Observatory hosted a panel discussion commemorating the 30th anniversary of Sally Ride's flight into space aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, making her the first American woman in space.
Lecture and Book Signing by Renowned Space Artist Michael Carroll
On Sunday, March 10, 2013, Mr. Carroll presented a lecture and signed copies of his book, "Drifting on Alien Winds".