🌌 Stargaze in the City This Wednesday
✨ A Night Under Denver’s Big Sky
Happy Wednesday, Denver ! 💖
There’s something kind of surreal about pausing midweek to look up instead of down at your phone. This week, the city is turning into an open-air observatory — and you might be surprised what’s visible above the skyline. Read on to see why this might be your most “out of this world” plan yet.
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🔭 Civic Center Park STARGAZE – February Edition
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📅 February 25
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ $5 (Ages 5+ | Adult supervision required for kids 12 & under)
📍 Great Lawn, Civic Center Park
STARGAZE is back — and yes, you can telescope-hop right in the middle of downtown.
Hosted by Civic Center Conservancy and AstroTours, this all-ages event transforms Civic Center into a guided cosmic experience. Astronomers will walk you through constellations, their folklore, and what’s currently putting on a show overhead.
🌕 What You’ll See
This month’s sky lineup includes:
Detailed views of the Moon (early Waxing Gibbous phase)
Jupiter
Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky
The Pleiades (Seven Sisters) star cluster
And possibly the Orion Nebula during later sessions
🌯 Bonus: Food Under the Stars
Karun Cafe will be onsite with food and beverages for purchase — because cosmic exploration pairs nicely with a warm bite.
🌥️ Note: All dates are weather dependent. Significant cloud cover may lead to rescheduling.
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🌠 See You Under the Stars
Whether you’re a full-on astronomy nerd or just looking for something different to do on a Wednesday night, this one’s a vibe. Denver doesn’t always slow down — but this is your chance to pause, look up, and remember how big the universe really is.
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— Ben
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