You're invited! Observe the Moon with UTA and your community.
Each year, observers around the world come together to celebrate Earth's Moon. This year, the UTA Planetarium and College of Science are hosting a free observing event alongside many other fun activities on Saturday, September 19th 2026. Check out all our events below.
UTA Observatory, Central Park Garage 8:30-10:30pm
Observe the Moon with us! Join us for a FREE observing event alongside UTA astronomers to look through telescopes, ask questions, and more! You can also bring your own telescope, camera, or binoculars.
Planetarium Dome 5pm-6pm
Planetarium Dome 4pm-5pm
Join the UTA Planetarium and Ken Ruffin of the National Space Society of North Texas (NSS-NT) for a FREE, immersive presentation in the planetarium dome celebrating International Observe the Moon Night! Discover the wonders of our closest celestial neighbor and learn more about the future of NASA.
The Future of NASA and Commercial SpaceNASA has a rover or two on Mars, but what other robotic missions are happening now? Are there astronauts in space now? Did astronauts recently go back to the Moon? What about the companies building their own rockets?National Space Society of North Texas (NSS-NT) President - and Didymos Consulting Founder - Ken Ruffin answers these questions and more, and you do not have to be a rocket scientist to understand!
The College of Science and UTA Planetarium are hosting an observing party to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night! Come by for a great view with the Observatory’s 16" Meade LX200 Astronomical telescope. You can also bring your own telescope, camera, or binoculars.
Observing events are weather permitting.
Information on whether or not an event has been canceled due to weather will be posted here.
The UTA Observatory is open to the public for hands-on telescope viewing and events. Learn more about what to expect when visiting and where to park.
