Global Sleep Under the Stars Night
Reveling in nature's embrace, gazing at the infinite cosmos, one finds solace and wonder beneath the night sky.
Sun Day
Embracing warmth and radiance, basking in the vibrant glow that uplifts spirits and infuses joy into everyday moments.
National Astronaut Day
Blast off into an out-of-this-world celebration! Learn about space, astronauts, and explore the cosmos. It's time to reach for the stars!
Yuri’s Night
The first person to orbit the Earth, this trailblazer showed us the potential of humanity's spirit and our drive to explore the unknown.
Star Trek Day
Binge Star Trek: The Original Series, or whichever series you like best, to honor the progressive cultural touchstone created by Gene Roddenberry in the 1960s.
National Space Day
Visit an observatory or use a telescope to explore the night sky, or peruse one of NASA’s livestreams to remind yourself how big the universe really is.
First Contact Day
On April 5th, 2063, Zefram Cochrane makes first contact between man and extraterrestrials: this day is for Trekkies everywhere to let their geekdom out.
Pluto Demoted Day
Learn more about the celestial body formerly classified as a planet: Pluto. Dig into its history, do a science project, or watch a documentary about it.
Space Exploration Day
Organize a star gazing party, set off bottle rockets, watch a classic science fiction movie or just look up at the night sky on Space Exploration Day.
International Astronomy Day
Visit a museum or planetarium, chart the stars, or see how many constellations you can find to celebrate the vast and wonderful beauty of space and astronomy.
National Near Miss Day
It's amazing how our planet dodges a bullet (or meteor!) sometimes. The close calls of asteroids and meteors show us the incredible power of nature.
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Poet’s Day
Connect with your inner poet by writing some poetry yourself, or read the beautiful words of poets of all eras, from the Ancient Greeks to contemporary poets.
National Bow Tie Day
From Dr. Who to James Bond, anyone can make a bow tie look cool. Bring back this classic fashion at least for one day on National Bow Tie Day. Restart the trend!
