Date change for the first Astronight, which will now be held on August 27th so we can enjoy together the almost total lunar eclipse.

Our department’s favorite outreach event is back!AstroNights returns for the 2026-2027 academic year, with another full season of evenings under the stars! Join us throughout the year for telescope observing, astronomy activities, and a chance to explore the night sky with astronomers and students from Texas Tech.Events will be held at the Lubbock Lake Landmark and the Museum at Texas Tech, with our first AstroNight of the year taking place on Friday, August 27, from 8:00–11:30 PM at the Lubbock Lake Landmark.

Check out the full 2026-2027 schedule below and mark your calendars!AstroNights are organized by the Texas Tech Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Museum at Texas Tech University, and the Lubbock Lake Landmark. We look forward to seeing you under the stars!