Calgary 
Events Description
Students at the University of Calgary are on the cutting edge of physics and astronomy research. Join us to learn more about their work. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Calgary Centre will present “The Sky Tonight”, an overview of current and upcoming celestial events.
As well as presentations, Space Night features access to an array of telescopes operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Calgary Centre. You will have the opportunity to observe the night sky and ask questions.
In the sky – a tiny sliver of the waxing crescent moon will leave the sky dark and ideal for observing. Venus will be bright on the western horizon just after dusk, and Jupiter and Sirius will be visible further south. We may also catch glimpses of the Lyrids meteor shower in the lead up to its peak on April 21-22.
HOW MUCH
Cost: $10 per person plus GST & Fees, all proceeds to the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory educational programming.
No tickets are available at the door.
All proceeds go to the RAO’s educational programming.
How to get tickets
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday April 18, 2026 – 8:30 p.m. to 11:30p.m.
Venue: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, on the east side of Highway 22, 2.4 km south of the Hwy 22 and Hwy 22x interchange.
Free Parking
No Public Transit
Attempted to attend the Dark Night Sky event lastnight. Arrived half hour before it was due to start. But, after waiting in a mile long traffic line, the parking lot was full so we parked on the shoulder half way up the dirt road and walked… We were then turned around coz they were at capacity and would not let anyone else in. They should have presold tickets rather than make them available at the door so that so many people didn’t have to make the 25 min trip from Calgary for no reason. Very disappointed.