Spring Astronomy Day 2023 – Spring Astronomy Day is marked on a Saturday between mid-April and mid-May, on or close to the first quarter Moon. In 2023, it will be celebrated on April 29. Astronomy Day is an annual event held in the United States and later in other countries, the day aims to provide a means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals.
Spring Astronomy Day 2023 – History
The first Astronomy Day was observed in 1973 when the president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California, Doug Berger, founded it by installing telescopes in urban areas so that city-dwellers could enjoy views of space.
Spring Astronomy Day 2023 – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | May 7 | Saturday |
| 2023 | April 29 | Saturday |
| 2024 | May 18 | Saturday |
| 2025 | May 3 | Saturday |
| 2026 | May 7 | Thursday |
Read also
- Earth Hour
- Earth Day/Earth Week
- Earth Week
- 100 Hours of Astronomy (100HA)
- National Dark-Sky Week (NDSW)
- National Astronomy Week (NAW)
- World Space Week (WSW)
- White House Astronomy Night