

MOON OVER MONONA TERRACE
Friday, October 3, 2025
7-10PM
Free and Open to Public. Free ticket required for admission.
Explore the surface of the Moon and other celestial objects through telescopes provided by MAS members.
The Madison Astronomical Society (MAS) is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a return to the Monona Terrace rooftop for Moon Over Monona Terrace. Young and old alike are invited to view the Moon and other celestial objects, such as Saturn and Neptune, through a multitude of different telescopes provided by MAS. Activities include short kid-friendly presentations about the moon and other celestial phenomena, plus a kids’ fun zone with educational games and prizes!
A FREE ticket is required for admission for all attendees, subject to venue capacity and issued on a first come first serve basis. There’s a limit of eight tickets per patron. In the event of rain or diminished viewing from cloud cover, family learning activities, presentations and games will be moved inside.
You can learn more about the Madison Astronomical Society’s history and anniversary celebration plans by visiting their new website at https://www.madisonastro.org/.