Stargazing Season in Fountain Hills: October 2025 Night Sky Events
One of the best parts of living in Fountain Hills is our Dark Sky Community status, meaning we enjoy some of the clearest, most star-filled skies in the Valley. October is an especially magical time to get outside, with cooler evenings and special events that bring neighbors together to experience the wonders above.
This month, you’ll have three unique opportunities to explore the night sky with the help of expert guides, powerful telescopes, and breathtaking natural scenery.
International Observe the Moon Night
Saturday, October 4, 2025
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Four Peaks Park | 14789 N. Del Cambre, Fountain Hills, AZ
Join the Town of Fountain Hills and Night Sky Tourist for an evening dedicated to our closest celestial neighbor ,the Moon. With telescopes pointed skyward, you’ll see craters, mountain ranges, and ancient lava flows up close.
Special guest NASA Solar System Ambassador Ted Blank will share fascinating lunar insights and lead hands-on demonstrations perfect for both kids and adults. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or brand new to astronomy, this event is a must for curious minds.
Full Hunter’s Moon Walk
Monday, October 6, 2025
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Fountain Hills, AZ
Experience the desert in an entirely new way with guide Vicky Derksen as you walk through the Sonoran Desert under the rising Full Hunter’s Moon. This immersive experience takes you through all three stages of twilight, allowing your senses to adapt to the dark as moonlight transforms the desert’s landscape.
Tickets are $12, and spots are limited, just 9 tickets remain at the time of posting. Don’t miss this chance to soak in the magic of the desert night.
Dessert in the Desert: Summer Triangle & the Milky Way
Monday, October 20, 2025
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fountain Hills, AZ
End the month with a sweet pairing—dessert and stargazing! During this event, you’ll learn how to find the Milky Way on your own using three bright stars that make up the Summer Triangle. Once you know this trick, you’ll always have a personal roadmap to the glowing heart of our galaxy.
This event is brought to you in collaboration with the Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills. THE EVENT IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
CLICK HERE for event information and to sign up
Why We Love Night Sky Events in Fountain Hills
Our community is one of only two designated International Dark Sky Communities in the greater Phoenix area, making it the perfect place to enjoy events like these. Whether you’re learning about the Moon, walking under the Hunter’s Moon, or tracing the Milky Way, Fountain Hills offers a front-row seat to the universe, all just steps from home.
