# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Astronomy Night: Autumnal Equinox
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the autumnal equinox with an evening beneath the stars at Discovery Park of America. Join Dr. Lionel Crews of the University of Tennessee at Martin Astronomy Department for a special evening celebrating the equinox and the beginning of astronomical fall.

Guests will learn about the changing orientation of Earth as it orbits the Sun and why the solstices and equinoxes have held significance throughout history. If skies are clear, guests can take a closer look at the night sky through telescopes and discover more about the celestial world above.

This event is part of Discovery Park of America’s Passport to the Universe program, a free astronomy series open to all.

This is the seventh class of 2026. Participants who attend five or more classes during the year will receive a unique 2026 commemorative patch. Don’t forget to bring your passport if you already have one.

This event is FREE to the public.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/union-city/astronomy-night-autumnal-equinox/200030655666136
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Union City
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN, United States, Tennessee 38261
- **lat**: 36.43798
- **long**: -89.06745
- **full address**: 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN, United States, Tennessee 38261

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Astronomy Night: Autumnal Equinox being held?
  - **A:** Astronomy Night: Autumnal Equinox takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN, United States, Tennessee 38261.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Astronomy Night: Autumnal Equinox?
  - **A:** Astronomy Night: Autumnal Equinox is organized by Discovery Park of America.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Astronomy Night: Autumnal Equinox is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Union City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Astronomy Night: Autumnal Equinox sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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