Northampton Night Fest 2025

With Astronomer James Lowenthal, Coordinator of Northampton City Lights

Join us for the third annual Northampton Night Fest in celebration of International Dark Sky Week 2025. Learn about the night sky from astronomer James Lowenthal, followed by a mix of stargazing and night-time exploring in and around Historic Northampton.

We will observe together the profound changes nature undergoes every 24 hours: the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations of the temperature falling; the wind shifting; animals from birds to mammals to insects around us heading for sleep or waking up for a night’s activity; and, if weather permits, the stars coming out.

Special guest Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra will read the City’s proclamation recognizing April 21-28, 2025 as International Dark Sky Week 2025.

Northampton City Lights is a volunteer citizen organization focused on controlling light pollution in the city, and is sponsoring this event during International Dark Sky Week 2025 in partnership with Historic Northampton.​