Explore the night sky together

Share observation notes, constellation guides, and friendly community meetups designed for curious beginners and seasoned stargazers alike.

  • Beginner-friendly observing
  • Shared field notes
  • Local skywatch meetups

Our mission

A welcoming astronomy club built for shared discovery.

Whether this is your first night using binoculars or your hundredth session at the eyepiece, you belong here.

Moonbeam is a volunteer-led community that learns by observing together. We compare notes, practice careful skywatching, and help each other turn curiosity into confidence—one clear night at a time.

  • Learn at your own pace, with practical guidance.
  • Bring curiosity—not expertise.
  • Share what you notice so everyone learns together.
  • Observe under dark skies with a friendly local group.

Upcoming meetups

Skywatch sessions to join next

Friendly, practical evenings for shared observing. Bring curiosity, simple gear, and a few minutes to settle under darker skies.

Sat · Nov 14 · 8:00 PM Riverside Observation Field

Autumn Deep-Sky Meetup

Likely focus: early-evening Andromeda views, bright double stars, and a quick Saturn check before moonrise.

  • Warm layer
  • Red-light flashlight
  • Notebook or sketch pad
  • Binoculars (optional)
Join the next meetup

Fri · Nov 27 · 7:30 PM

New Moon Orientation Walk

Short sky tour for beginners: finding cardinal directions, key winter constellations, and simple naked-eye star hopping.

Explore constellation guides

Club notice

Weather backup session

If cloud cover is heavy, we switch to an indoor notes roundup with telescope setup tips and member Q&A.

Read observation notes