Important ⚠️: This event has been moved to Saturday due to stormy weather.

Enjoy a fun evening under the stars at the Belle Isle Nature Center! 

Explore the wonders of the night sky on the beautiful Belle Isle with fun, family-friendly activities about science, nature and astronomy. Stargaze and moongazing using a telescope, try hands-on science activities and learn about the importance of dark skies for wildlife. The Belle Isle Nature Center will host this free event for all ages in partnership with the Wayne State University Planetarium, Michigan Science Center and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

What can you expect at Statewide Astronomy Night?

• Educational chats
• A portable planetarium
• Star and moon gazing through Wayne State University telescopes
• Access to the Belle Isle Nature Center
• And much more!

This event is free but registration is required through the DNR system.