Udvar-Hazy Center invites families to become astronomers at their special Second Saturday Sungazing!

On December 14, 2024, see the sun and its features safely through a filtered telescope. From our perspective on Earth, the sun might seem like an unmoving ball of light. However, the sun is actually a vibrant star, continuously evolving and emitting energy into space.

Knowledgeable staff will be there to answer questions and help you learn more about the largest object in our solar system! If clouds are blocking the view of the sky, find us inside the Museum’s Space Hangar to see images of the Sun taken by a satellite.

Admission to this Smithsonian destination is free, while parking is $15 per car.