Public Star Gazing at Grasslands Mountain Observatory

18 July 2025 — Friday night — This public star gaze will be held at Grassland Mountain Observatory in Madison County, with a weather backup night of Saturday, 19 July. This event is free and open to everyone — registration is not necessary to attend. A temporary gate code, required for entry, will be provided on our home page on the day of the star gaze by 5:00 p.m. Directions to Grassland Mountain Observatory can be found here. These star gazes normally conclude about 3 to 4 hours after sunset, and visitors are not permitted to stay past the conclusion time. Sunset occurs at 8:44 p.m.