# Event Details

- **Event Name**: International Astronomy Day 2025
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: May 3 / 3-11 p.m. / All Ages / FREE

Come celebrate the world of Astronomy with the largest and best IAD Celebration in South Louisiana. The whole family can come learn and explore with activities, games, exhibits and demonstrations from individuals that help make the world of STEM, Astronomy and Science moving forward and every changing. Music, food and of course sky viewings will all be on site for this annual celebration.

PARKING
There is extensive parking on HRPO grounds. If this parking fills, there is parking next door near the Bayou Fountain Blueway entrance.

ENTRY
The schedule will be available near the pavilion kiosk. Please sign the visitor book there, indicating number of people in your party and your zip code.

SCHEDULE
3:00pm to 5:30pm = Viewing (Sun) and Renaissance Sundial
3:00pm to 7:00pm = Exhibitor (Baton Rouge Gem and Mineral Society)
Exhibitor (Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center)
Exhibitor (Master Naturalists)
Exhibitor (Mosquito Abatement)
3:15pm to 7:15pm = Exhibitor (Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club)
3:15pm to 8:15pm = Train Like an Astronaut!
3:30pm to 7:30pm = Exhibitor (Louisiana Space Consortium)
4:00pm to 8:00pm = Exhibitor (EBR Parish Library Bookmobile)
6:00pm to 7:30pm = Water Rocket Launches
6:00pm to 11:00pm = Viewing (Waxing Crescent Moon)
7:00pm to 9:00pm = Physical Science Demonstrations
7:45pm to 8:15pm = Crespuscular Ray Search
8:00pm to 9:15pm = Viewing (Jupiter)
8:15pm to 8:45pm = Scintillation of Sirius
8:30pm to 11:00pm = Moon-Martian Conjunction
8:45pm to 11:00pm = Viewing (Big Dipper)
9:00pm = Predicted Visible Pass: Military Reconnaissance Satellite
9:00pm to 9:30pm = T Corona Borealis Viewing Instruction
9:15pm to 11:00pm = Viewing (North Star)

All viewing is weather permitting.

For more information contact observatory@brec.org
brec.org/calendar/detail/international-astronomy-day
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-jefferson/international-astronomy-day-2025/200027981930831
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1224

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Old Jefferson
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Highland Road Park Observatory
- **lat**: 30.346186
- **long**: -91.071259
- **full address**: Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-5015, United States,Village St. George, Louisiana, Old Jefferson

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: International Astronomy Day 2025
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a487744ca2a8cd9a95d7fd1c49ab68029a09f8eff3d0ca96e8f3f9dfd3ae8f0c-rimg-w1200-h628-dc031747-gmir?v=1745899525

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is International Astronomy Day 2025 being held?
  - **A:** International Astronomy Day 2025 takes place on Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 11:00 pm at Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-5015, United States,Village St. George, Louisiana, Old Jefferson.
- **Q**: Who is organizing International Astronomy Day 2025?
  - **A:** International Astronomy Day 2025 is organized by Highland Road Park Observatory.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** International Astronomy Day 2025 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Old Jefferson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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