Space Night April 2026

Students at the University of Calgary are on the cutting edge of physics and astronomy research. Join us to learn more about their work. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Calgary Centre will present “The Sky Tonight”, an overview of current and upcoming celestial events.

As well as presentations, Space Night features access to an array of telescopes operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Calgary Centre. You will have the opportunity to observe the night sky and ask questions.

In the sky – a tiny sliver of the waxing crescent moon will leave the sky dark and ideal for observing. Venus will be bright on the western horizon just after dusk, and Jupiter and Sirius will be visible further south. We may also catch glimpses of the Lyrids meteor shower in the lead up to its peak on April 21-22.

What: Space Night Event at the RAO: Presentations and viewing through RAO telescopes

Who: University of Calgary, Physics and Astronomy

Where: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, east side of Highway 22, 2.4 km south of Hwy 22 and Hwy 22x interchange

When: Saturday April 18, 2026 – 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. **Please dress for the weather**

Cost: $10 per person plus GST & fees – tickets available on Showpass. Ticket required for ages 8 and up, please note that the event is geared towards older children and up. This is a ticketed event. Only those with a pre-purchased ticket will be admitted. No tickets are available at the door. All proceeds go towards the RAO’s educational programming.

Tickets available on Showpass at 12:00 noon on March 18.