Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
A live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most northern position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Join us at local noon (weather permitting) to mark the start of winter!
Join us at sunset (weather permitting) on the Observatory's West Terrace to mark the start of winter!
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
A live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of Mars disappearing behind the moon and reappearing on the other side. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event. With this broadcast, we hope to provide a moment of comfort from the ongoing fires by sharing a natural event in the sky above our beautiful city.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Live online broadcast of the total lunar eclipse from Griffith Observatory.
Join us at local noon (weather permitting) to mark the start of spring!
Join us at sunset (weather permitting) to mark the start of spring!
The March 2025 All Space Considered program features a conversation with Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Dr. Andrea Ghez. It will be presented live in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater on Thursday, March 20, 2025. This month's program will NOT be streamed on YouTube. Attendance at the program is free. Advance registration for this month's event is recommended, but not required.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Celebrate Griffith Observatory’s 90th anniversary with Rex Saint' Onge, Sr., Chumash Cultural Advisor on the Observatory's original short film Pacific Standard Universe (2024).
A live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most southerly position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
A live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most southerly position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
A live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon traveling through the midpoint of its path across our sky. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
A live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon traveling through the midpoint of its path across our sky. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
A live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon traveling through the midpoint of its path across our sky. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Griffith Observatory will broadcast live the major standstill northern moonrise from Chimney Rock, Colorado. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Griffith Observatory will broadcast live the major standstill northern moonrise from Chimney Rock, Colorado. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
An exclusive evening under the stars for Sirius-level Foundation members and above—featuring rooftop lounge access, family-friendly fun, and celestial views during Griffith Observatory’s Star Party.
The planned broadcast has been canceled.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
In celebration of Griffith Observatory’s 90th Anniversary, join the Foundation and distinguished guests from Royal Observatory in London as they commemorate 350 years of astronomical discovery.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Celebrate two Hollywood milestones at this special event: Griffith Observatory’s 90th anniversary and the 70th anniversary of the theatrical release of Rebel Without a Cause. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Griffith Observatory. See iconic Observatory locations where key scenes in the movie were filmed. Attend a special presentation of the film in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater.
Celebrate two Hollywood milestones at this special event: Griffith Observatory’s 90th anniversary and the 70th anniversary of the theatrical release of Rebel Without a Cause. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Griffith Observatory. See iconic Observatory locations where key scenes in the movie were filmed. Attend a special presentation of the film in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater.
A live broadcast and public viewing from Griffith Observatory of the Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most northern position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
A live broadcast and public viewing from Griffith Observatory of the Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most northern position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
An exclusive evening to celebrate the installation of the Celestial Globe.
Griffith Observatory celebrates the installation of a new exhibit: The Celestial Globe. The exhibit spotlights the link between ancient skies and modern astronomy.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Live online broadcast of the total lunar eclipse from Griffith Observatory.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Join us at local noon (weather permitting) to mark the start of spring!
Join us at sunset on the West Terrace (weather permitting) to mark the start of spring with beautiful views and live musical accompaniment.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Presented in partnership with Griffith Observatory Foundation, Yuri's Night Los Angeles will include a full day of free space-themed activities for all ages starting at 12:00 noon.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Griffith Observatory Foundation hosts an after-hours evening in celebration of 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘴 Day, featuring a screening of Mel Brooks’ iconic science-fiction parody 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴.
Note: This star party has been moved from May 23. Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Join Griffith Observatory Staff for a Sunset Walk & Talk with Senior Urban Ecologist Brian Rawles, Junior Urban Ecologist Ryan Kinzel, and Griffith Park Rangers.
ABOVE the city lights, ABOVE the persistent glow of screens and daily distractions, there is a vast night sky. Meet us there.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. This month's program is ONLINE only.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Join us at sunset on the West Terrace (weather permitting) to mark the start of summer with beautiful views and live musical accompaniment. Follow Griffith Observatory’s Instagram and Facebook for bonus content.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
All of this summer's ABOVE programs are now at capacity, but we welcome you to sign up for the waitlist to be notified if spots become available.
Experience the Academy Award®-winning film on the big screen at Griffith Observatory, where Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) dance, dream, and fall in love.
Experience the Academy Award®-winning film on the big screen at Griffith Observatory, where Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) dance, dream, and fall in love.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's programming staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
Live online broadcast (public viewing event CANCELED) from Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA | August 27-28, 2026
All of this summer's ABOVE programs are now at capacity, but we welcome you to sign up for the waitlist to be notified if spots become available.
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's programming staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!
An exclusive evening under the stars for Sirius-level Foundation members and above—featuring rooftop lounge access, family-friendly fun, and celestial views during Griffith Observatory’s Star Party.
Join us at sunset to mark the start of autumn!