Event

From Friday, January 24th, to Sunday, January 26th, you can catch a spectacular sight in the night sky! Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will all be visible to the naked eye. Additionally, Uranus and Neptune will also be in view, although a telescope will be needed to spot them.

The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society (RRAS) invites you to the Rainbow Park Observatory, located at 301 Southern Blvd, Rio Rancho (behind Rainbow Pool), during the evening of Friday, January 24th for an exciting evening of stargazing, weather permitting. Telescopes will be available to provide stunning close-up views of the planets.

The event begins at 5:30 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the wonders of our solar system!

Date: Friday, January 24, 2025

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Mountain

Location: Rainbow Park Observatory and Planetarium
301 Southern Blvd.
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Rainbow Park Observatory and Planetarium
Roll off roof observatory and 40' diameter open-air planetarium