Astronomie - activities

Nuits des Étoiles 2023 at Hérouville-en-Vexin stadium (95)

For this new edition of Nuits des Étoiles 2023, astronomy enthusiasts will be meeting at the Hérouville-en-Vexin stadium, in the company of the Cassiopeia 95 association, to observe the celestial vault on the nights of August 11 and 12, 2023.

Nuits des Etoiles 2023 at Parc Montsouris

The Association française d'Astronomie invites young and old to Parc Montsouris on August 11, 2023, to celebrate Nuits des Etoiles. A great opportunity to learn more about the sky, and about this association of enthusiasts, which squats in the parks and gardens of Paris all summer long!

Nuits des Étoiles 2023 at the Vayres-sur-Essonne stadium (91)

The Astroclub de Vayres-sur-Essonne is once again taking part in Nuits des Etoiles 2023, with free observations open to all on August 11 and 12, 2023. An opportunity to learn all about astronomy!

Nuits des Étoiles 2023 at the Uranoscope de l'Île-de-France (77)

On August 11, 2023, astronomy enthusiasts will gather at the Uranoscope de l'Île-de-France in Seine-et-Marne for Starry Night! It's the perfect opportunity to observe the stars with professional equipment.

Nuits des Etoiles 2023 at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

Nuit des Étoiles is back at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, where scientific mediators have planned some great events in the Parc de la Villette, behind the Géode this August 11, 2023.

Nuits des Étoiles 2023 at the Musée de l'air et de l'Espace (93)

To celebrate the Night of the Stars, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is once again opening its doors free of charge for an exceptional nocturne on Saturday, August 12, 2023. On the program? Sky observations, a recital under the stars, a giant blind-test and plenty of entertainment.

Summer 2023: Super Moons and Perseids, astronomical events not to be missed

This summer, the sky has some superb shows in store for us. Between the Super Moons of July, August and September, and the shooting stars of the Perseids, we're in for a real treat! Get out your diary.

Astronomy: a beautiful alignment of planets in the sky at the end of July

After a superb full Moon at the beginning of the month, the end of July 2023 brings us some wonderful surprises in the sky! Between July 19 and 22, several planets will be exceptionally aligned with the Moon.

Astronomy: observe Venus, very bright and visible to the naked eye this Sunday evening

This Sunday, July 9, look to the sky as soon as night falls! If the weather's right, make the most of it, because Venus, also known as the Shepherd's Star, will be particularly bright and visible to the naked eye for a few hours.

Paris under the stars, back in Paris parks this summer 2023

Paris under the stars returns from July 8 to September 9, 2023. In partnership with the Association Française d'Astronomie, the Mairie de Paris is organizing stargazing evenings from 9pm to 1am in various Paris parks and gardens. Free of charge and with no registration required, all you have to do is turn up to take advantage of the association's telescopes.

A Super Moon will light up the sky this Sunday evening for the first full moon of the summer.

The event is as rare as it is beautiful: on the evening of Sunday, July 2, 2023, a Super Stag Moon will rise in the night! It's sure to set the mood for the start of summer.