Back Bay Amateur Astronomers

Boardwalk Astronomy #3

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Event

--- This event is FREE, kid friendly, and open to the public ---

Come join the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers for our monthly Boardwalk Astronomy summer series event. Telescopes will be set up on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk near the 24th Street Stage to allow the public an opportunity to observe the night sky for free. Solar scopes will be used until sunset for safe views of the Sun and then guests will be able to observe the Moon and any other night sky objects for the rest of the event.

*This event is weather dependent. If the weather doesn't cooperate we must cancel.  Please check this website for event cancellations notices.
 

Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Time: 6 p.m. - 11 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:
Rarely, there were 6 telescopes there, with only two targets: The Sun and the Moon. No stars were visible after sunset as the skies became more cloudy, and we ended the outreach a little early when the sky became overcast.

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