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  • A colorful caricature of guest Dr. Solène Antoine smiling triumphantly. In the background, an Earth Observing Satellite looms over an earthquake-struck canyon.

    All Space Considered – March 2026

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    Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & Online

    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.

  • Golden Hour: Spring Equinox Sunset

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    Join us at sunset on the West Terrace (weather permitting) to mark the start of spring with beautiful views and live musical accompaniment.

  • Patrons wait in line to look through a lawn telescope.

    Public Star Party – March 28, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    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!

  • Yuri’s Night Los Angeles

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    Griffith Observatory

    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.

  • A digital illustration of Jameeka Marshall smiling, with shell earrings and flowers in her hair, with words "ALL SPACE CONSIDERED" floating in space to her left.

    All Space Considered – April 2026

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    Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & Online

    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.

  • A telescope operator pointing out an object in the night sky while two patrons look up.

    Public Star Party – May 17, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    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!

  • A digital illustration of five members of the All Space Considered team under aurorae.

    All Space Considered – May 2026

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    Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & Online

    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.

  • Sunset Walk & Talk

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    Griffith Observatory

    Join Griffith Observatory Staff for a Sunset Walk & Talk with Senior Urban Ecologist Brian Rawles, Junior Urban Ecologist Ryan Kinzel, and Griffith Park Rangers.

  • All Space Considered – June 2026

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    Online

    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.

  • People watching the sunset on the Observatory lawn. The logo for Committee for Accessibility Rights and Equity (CARE) is overlayed.

    Public Star Party – June 20, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    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 sunset at summer solstice on Griffith Observatory's Lower West Terrace.

    Golden Hour: Summer Solstice

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    Griffith Observatory & Online

    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.

  • All Space Considered – July 2026

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    Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & Online

    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.

  • Telescope demonstrator Katy Haugland uses a laser to point out celestial wonders to Observatory patrons while standing next to a telescope on the lawn.

    Public Star Party – July 18, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    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!

  • [SOLD OUT] La La Land at Griffith Observatory

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    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.

  • [SOLD OUT] La La Land at Griffith Observatory

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    Griffith Observatory

    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.

  • Cartoony illustration of the domes at Mt. Wilson, with Griffith Observatory on a mountain in the background.

    All Space Considered – August 2026

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    Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & Online

    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.

  • Patrons wait in line to look through a lawn telescope.

    Public Star Party – August 22, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    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!

  • Partial Practically Total Lunar Eclipse

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    Griffith Observatory & Online

    Live online broadcast (public viewing event CANCELED) from Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA | August 27-28, 2026

  • An illustrated cartoon of Dr. Katie Mack, guest speaker, with the title "All Space Considered."

    All Space Considered – September 2026

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    Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & Online

    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.

  • A telescope operator pointing out an object in the night sky while two patrons look up.

    Public Star Party – September 19, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    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!

  • Star Party Member Lounge

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    Griffith Observatory

    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.

  • A man looks through a lawn telescope.

    Public Star Party – October 17, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    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 Telescope Demonstrator greets a line of people waiting to look through the lawn telescope.

    Public Star Party – November 14, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    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 telescope operator pointing out an object in the night sky while two patrons look up.

    Public Star Party – December 19, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    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!