Back Bay Amateur Astronomers

International Observe the Moon Night

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Event

UPDATE 10/2:  We are now partnering with the Virginia Beach Surf Rescue Museum, who is happy to let us use their parking and setup in front!

 

UPDATE 9/29:  We have lost our planned venue, and are working to secure an alternate site.  RSVP (even "Probably") to get updates, or check back!

 

Set up telescopes on the lawn of [TBD] for the public to observe the Moon.  The ODU Planetarium and Chesapeake Planetarium plan to provide snacks and activities!

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern

Location: Boardwalk Astronomy Site
2405 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Boardwalk Astronomy Site

Boardwalk astronomy takes place on the boardwalk directly adjacent to the 24th Street Stage / Park.

2405 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast
check clear sky chart
City of Virginia Beach website for the 24th Street Stage / Park

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Our outreach at the Boardwalk was extremely successful, with many more visitors than expected for an off-season venue. The visitors were very interested in seeing Saturn with rings nearly edge-on, too. My live screen images were projected onto the building side at the Boardwalk, and this also attracted more attention. This outreach was very beneficial and rewarding for the club, as we handed out business cards that had our information for joining our organization, too.
Photo From International Observe the Moon Night