Dear AOS Members, As the days grow longer and summer edges closer, we find ourselves looking forward to warmer nights under the stars and exciting opportunities for public engagement. June marks the halfway point of our 60th Anniversary year, and I’m incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished together so far in 2025. Let’s begin by…

Dear Members of AOSNY, May has arrived—and the night sky is putting on a show! This month brings a stellar lineup of celestial events, exciting outreach opportunities, and a continued celebration of our 60th year of service to the public. As the days grow warmer and the nights get shorter, our passion for exploring the…

Dear Members, Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes clearer skies, warmer nights, and a renewed excitement for stargazing—as galaxy season officially starts! April is always a favorite month among astronomers—between planetary alignments, meteor showers, and the changing constellations overhead, there’s no shortage of celestial wonders to enjoy. We kick things off early in…

Hello, everyone! As we move into March, we find ourselves on the cusp of spring — a time of renewal, longer days, and clearer skies (hopefully!). With the Vernal Equinox on March 20, we can officially say: SPRING IS COMING! It’s the perfect opportunity to shake off the winter chill and prepare for an exciting season of observing….

Hello, everyone! I hope you’re all staying warm and enjoying the crisp winter skies! February brings exciting celestial events and another great month of astronomy for our society. Get ready for many nights of Moon events and watch while the Moon continues its eternal journey across our night sky.  Realize the stability that our Moon…

Good afternoon, everyone! As we gather here today, lit by the glow of the holiday season, let us take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary year we’ve had and the even brighter future that lies ahead. Today, we celebrate our shared passion for the cosmos, the bonds we’ve built as a society, and the…