Dudley Observatory & Albany Area Amateur Astronomers

International Observe the Moon Night at Thacher State Park

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Event

Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night by joining Dr. Mindy Townsend of the Dudley Observatory from 7-7:30 for an outdoor astronomy presentation at the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center. Then observe the moon using telescopes and binoculars, check out our moon map, and make a moon journal.

No registration required. Accessible program.

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern

Location: Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
87 Nature Center Way
Voorheesville, NY 12186

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
87 Nature Center Way
Voorheesville, NY 12186
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