New Moon 2025
New Moon. By the modern definition, New Moon occurs when the Moon and Sun are at the same geocentric ecliptic longitude. The part of the Moon facing us is completely […]
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Casa Faith & Science Series at the Franciscan Renewal Center
Volunteers from the Vatican Observatory Foundation will discuss the Church’s historical views on the interaction of Faith and Science as well as theological thoughts based on the book Science and […]
Venus at Aphelion.
Venus's 225-day orbit around the Sun will carry it to its furthest point to the Sun – its aphelion – at a distance of 0.73 AU.
Full Moon Zoom with Sean van Staden, S.J.
Virtual Event
Join us on July 10th for our next Full Moon-th On-line Meetup! Our guest will be Sean van Staden SJ., a Jesuit scholastic about to begin his Theology studies at Hekima College in […]
VOF Moonth-ly Meetup with Saige Wilson
Join us for a Full Moon Meetup with Saige Wilson, the VOF's 2025 summer intern
Perseids Meteor Shower 2025
The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower - they peak on the evening of Aug. 12-13, 2025
VOF Moonth-ly Meetup with Rev. Richard A. D’Souza, S.J.
Virtual Event
Join us for a Full Moon Meetup with Rev. Richard A. D’Souza, S.J., the incoming Director of the Vatican Observatory!
Circle of Friends
Wallace Hall 980 Park Avenue at East 84 th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBrother Guy's will discuss his latest book, A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars at a Circle of Friends event in New York.
Astronomy at the Beach 2025
Island Lake State Park @ Island Lake State Recreation Area, 6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton, MI 48116, USABr. Guy Consolmagno will be the keynote speaker at Michigan's largest free astronomy event - both Fri. and Sat.!
Uranus at Opposition
Uranus will be in opposition to the Sun on this date; this is when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and Uranus.