Amateur Astronomers, Inc.

What's Up: A Down to Earth Sky Guide

Friday, May 1, 2026

Event

This particular presentation is given on the first Friday of each month on what you can learn about the night sky for the current month. This month the presentation will be on the May night sky. Learn what constellations, planets, Moon phases, possibly space news and more will be visible during May. It is given in an educational, fun and easy to understand format for most ages.  

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Sperry Observatory
1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 0701
Cranford, NJ 07016

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

Doors open at 8:00 pm. Please enter the Observstory quietly as a program for a scout group will be finishing up around that time. Observing occurs, weather permitting, from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm. The presentation begins at 8:30 pm and lasts around an hour.   

Location Details

Sperry Observatory
William Miller Sperry Observatory on the campus of Union County College campus, 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016
1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 0701
Cranford, NJ 07016
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast
check clear sky chart
AAI website

Notes:
www.asterism.org (click "Directions")

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