Special Dates
Astronomy Day is an annual event held on Saturday between mid-April and mid-May on or just before the first quarter Moon. But apart from this day, there are some other special dates that are related to astronomy. Such as Galileo Day, International Asteroid Day, Earth Day, International Day of Human Space Flight, and more. Here you'll learn what astronomy-related events exist and how to celebrate them.
What Is Astronomy Day: Dates, International Events & Celebration Ideas
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Earth Day 2025: When Is the Earth’s Birthday?
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April 12: Anniversary of the First Manned Space Flight
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Anniversary of The First Spacewalk: 60 Years of Strolling in Space
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Messier Marathon 2025: How to See 110 Deep-Sky Objects In One Night?
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Galileo’s Achievements: What Was Galileo Galilei Famous For?
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Lunar New Year 2025: Celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake
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