Tour the solar system with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and connect with other skywatchers. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month.  

  • The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.  
  • NEW!  The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, via Zoom
  • NEW!  The Sky Tonight: Family Edition at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month  

Presentations begin with a look at the sky followed by a special topic presentation.  

Before or after Wednesday shows at the Fleet, join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association on the Prado by the Bea Evenson Fountain and be inspired by the stars in the actual night sky (weather permitting) through different telescopes.  

Please use the ticket link under each event to secure your participation. 

Please note late seating or refunds for late arrivals are not permitted. 

A long image of the milk way galaxy in purple and red lights
The dumbell nebulae which looks like many stars clustering in the center and fanning out in a bowtie shape of red and purple with a green center
A total solar eclipse with only one quarter of the sun still shining from behind a black circle moon
Hundreds of stars clustered together
A white galaxy glowing against the dark shaped like the brim of a sombrero
The Crab Nebula with yellow and orange colors on the circular rim that branch and crackle into the center which is more blue
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Save the Date  

The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition
Sep 18 at 7:00–8:00pm

Earth is not the only world with volcanoes. We see extinct and active volcanoes on other worlds. We’ve also observed geysers and ice (!!) volcanoes. Join us to learn about volcanism in the solar system.

Join skywatchers from around the world, via Zoom, as the Fleet’s resident astronomer takes a closer look at the wonders of our skies. 

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The Andromeda Galaxy
Oct 2 at 7:00–8:00pm

The Andromeda Galaxy is the closest major galaxy to our Milky Way. It is also the most distant object you can see with the naked eye, if you know where to look. This galaxy has helped us understand the universe. Join us to explore its beauty and impact on astronomy. 

The Andromeda Galaxy
Oct 2 at 8:15–9:15pm

The Andromeda Galaxy is the closest major galaxy to our Milky Way. It is also the most distant object you can see with the naked eye, if you know where to look. This galaxy has helped us understand the universe. Join us to explore its beauty and impact on astronomy. 

The Sky Tonight: Family Edition
Oct 13 at 11:00am–12:00pm

Earth is not the only world with volcanoes. We see extinct and active volcanoes on other worlds. We’ve also observed geysers and ice (!!) volcanoes. Join us to learn about volcanism in the solar system.

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