Millennium Square, Pickering

Once a month, weather permitting, from April through October, the RASC holds a public star party at Millennium Square. Located on the shore of Lake Ontario, views to the south are out over the lake and away from the worst of the urban light pollution endemic in the GTA. These darker skies provide opportunities for the general public to view the moon, planets and brighter celestial objects through a selection of telescopes. Dates and go/nogo status for these gatherings can be found on the Millennium Square Events page.

To reach Millennium Square from the 401, take exit 394 to Whites Road South. make a quick left onto Bayly Road and follow it East to Liverpool Road. Make a right onto Liverpool Road and follow it South to the lake.
Event Category
Organized by RASC Toronto Centre
At Millennium Square
Observing
In the sky
General Public
Latitude
43º 40' 43" N
Longitude
79º 17' 25" W
Parking
There is a large parking lot to the left ( East ) of Liverpool road immediately before the pedestrian bridge to the square.
26 May

Millennium Square Public Stargazing 2023 - May

Join us for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square. Observe the Moon, stars, and an excellent chance to observe brilliant Venus through our telescopes!
21 October

Millennium Square Public Stargazing 2023 - October (NO-GO for Saturday)

No-Go for Staurday due to clouds. We're sad to say that that concludes out 2023 season. We hope to see you next year in April!
22 September

Millennium Square Public Stargazing 2023 - September (GO for Friday)

Join us for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square. Observe the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and stars through our telescopes!
25 August

Millennium Square Public Stargazing 2023 - August (GO for Friday)

Join us for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square. Observe the Moon, stars and Saturn at its best through our telescopes!
21 July

Millennium Square Public Stargazing 2023 - July (GO for Friday)

Join us for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square. Observe the Moon and stars through our telescopes! (We might even catch Saturn if it rises high enough before midnight.)
29 April

Millennium Square Public Stargazing 2023 - April (NO-GO for Saturday)

Join us for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square. Observe the Moon, stars, and an excellent opportunity to observe Venus through our telescopes!
24 June

Millennium Square Public Stargazing 2023 - June (NO-GO for Saturday)

Join us for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square. Observe the Moon and stars and brilliant Venus looking like a crescent moon through our telescopes!
2 September

Millennium Square Public Stargazing Series (GO for Friday)

Join us and our sponsor, Durham Skies, for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square. Observe the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, even Neptune and stars through our telescopes! Check out astronomy literature at our information booth, and ask us questions to learn more about the stars and planets. You can bring your own telescope and we'd be happy to help you set it up and aim it at the Moon.
9 July

Millennium Square Public Stargazing Series (GO for Saturday)

Join us and our sponsor, Durham Skies, for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square. Observe the Moon and stars through our telescopes! Check out astronomy literature at our information booth, and ask us questions to learn more about the stars and planets. You can bring your own telescope and we'd be happy to help you set it up and aim it at the Moon.