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2026 Meeting Dates
Date Weekday
January 23, 2026 Friday
February 20, 2026 Friday
March 20, 2026 Friday
April 25, 2026 National Astronomy Day Saturday
May 22, 2026 Friday
June 19, 2026 Friday
July 17, 2026 Friday
August 14, 2026 Friday
September 19, 2026
Night Under the Stars Fundraiser		 Saturday
October 16, 2026 Friday
November 13, 2026 Friday

Saturday April 25th
National Astronomy Day


The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society will celebrate National Astronomy Day at Rainbow Park Observatory located at 301 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho (Behind Rainbow Pool).

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Ala Garbyszewska-Kukawa of CNM who will give a presentation on Comets.

Events will include family activities, food for a donation, and sun and star gazing, weather permitting.

The event kicks off at 6:00 PM and is open to the public.
Jupiter taken March 1, 2026 by RRAS member William DeGeneres