West Valley Astronomy Club

The WVAC is a friendly, engaging, and informative Astronomy Community in the West Valley. We have an exciting program of activites from September to May. We invite you all to participate in our activities. We think joining us will enhance your interest in astronomy and astroimaging while having fun at the same time. Consider becoming a member. Our active members use a variety of telescopes, mounts, cameras and electronics, do visual astronomy or electronically assisted astronomy with cameras, or astrophotography by processing many hours of data captured by electronic cameras. We actively share our knowledge and experience with young and old, novices or experts. Please visit our website WWW.WVAC.NET

October 2025 – International Observe the Moon Night – Surprise Asante Library

International Observe the Moon Night – Surprise Asante Public Library
Telescopes provided by the West Valley Astronomy Club

Saturday, October 4 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
More information is available on the City of Surprise Events calendar: Surprise Asante Library
Host: Bambi Shelby

On the plaza on the North side of the library entrance
This event is open to guests of the library and the public

Join us for this fun event!

International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon.

Official NASA website: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/about/overview/

Download the NASA International Observe the Moon Night Flyer: NASA Download

October 2025 – International Observe the Moon Night – Peoria Main Public Library at Centennial Plaza

International Observe the Moon Night – Peoria Main Public Library at Centennial Plaza
Telescopes provided by the West Valley Astronomy Club

On the Centennial Plaza just Southeast of the Peoria Library
Saturday, October 4 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
This event is open to the public and guests of the library (registration required).

Join us for this fun event!

For more information and to register for the event visit: Peoria Main Library Website

International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon.

Official NASA website: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/about/overview/

September 2025 – International Observe the Moon Night at Georgia T. Lord Library in Goodyear

International Observe the Moon Night – GEORGIA T. LORD LIBRARY

International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon.

Official NASA website: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/about/overview/

Download the NASA International Observe the Moon Night Flyer: NASA Download

This event is open to the public
Telescopes provided by the West Valley Astronomy Club

Telescopes will be setup on the east side of the library in Civic Park.

More information is available at the library website: Georgia T. Lord Public Library Event Calendar
Day / Time: Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Host: Rob Wilson

MAY 2025 – Moon and Star Party at Glendale Library

Glendale LIBRARY – MOON & STAR PARTY!

Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

This event is open to the public.

Come to the Glendale Library to see the first quarter moon at its most beautiful!

The evening starts with a presentation on the History of Astronomy and Telescopes then close to sunset several telescopes will be available for viewing.

Telescopes will be provided by the West Valley Astronomy Club to view the moon & other celestial objects.

First Quarter Moon occurs on Sunday, May 4, sunset is 7:12 pm.

Glendale Library Calendar: https://glendaleca.libnet.info/events

Glendale Library Website: https://www.eglendalelac.org/
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Host: Lisa Colcord

Glendale Library Location: 
5959 W. Brown Street
Glendale, AZ 85302

MAY 2025 – Private STEM Event

Supported a STEM event at a K-5 elementary school. Provided information about telescopes, a presentation showing the solar system and images from club members. We also had 4 telescopes. Two were DOBs, one a SeeStar and one a Ha solar scope. We were able to see the Moon, Sun and Jupiter. The event finished just before sunset.

Host Catherine Spurlin