Astronomy Day
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When Celebrated
There are two celebrations of this holiday -- a Spring celebration and an Autumn celebration. The Spring holiday occurs on a Saturday between mid-April and mid-May, on or near the first quarter Moon. The Autumn holiday occurs on a Saturday between mid-September and mid-October, on or close to the first quarter moon.
| Year | Spring | Fall |
| 2015 | 4/25 | 9/19 |
| 2016 | 5/14 | 10/8 |
| 2017 | 4/29 | 9/30 |
| 2018 | 4/21 | 10/13 |
| 2019 | 5/11 | 10/5 |
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About the Holiday
Astronomy Day was started by Doug Berger in 1973 when he set up telescope stations in busy urban locations to encourage the public to take a look up at the stars. It's a day that is meant to connect everyday people with astronomy enthusiasts.[1] In 2007, an Autumn version of this holiday was added.
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