City Star Party: Long Branch Park: Fall Equinox
September 20th or September 21st 2025 (first clear night weather permitting)
NOTE Recommended arrival/setup is between 7:30 and 8:00 PM.
The 2025 Fall equinox occurs on September 22nd at 2:20pm EST, marking the day when we experience roughly the same amount of daytime and nighttime.
Join us at the lakefront park for a friendly evening of stargazing as we mark the event (just a little earlier) and say goodbye to summer and welcome autumn on the first clear evening September 20th or 21st.
Star Finders and Moon Gazer Guides will be available to aid observing and to take home.
Do note:
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The temperature can be cooler at the lakeshore, especially if there's a breeze off the water. So bring warmer clothes including something windproof.
Check our homepage for GO/NO-GO calls as these events are weather dependent.
Please note that we make our GO/NO-GO calls a few hours before an event but, if the weather worsens, we may have to cancel or wrap up earlier than planned. We'll try to post updates but please use your best judgment if you're planning to join us.
Who can attend: Members only
Fee: Free
Registration: Not required
Organized by: RASC, Toronto Centre
Location: Long Branch Park is accessible via 427/Browns Line, QEW, Gardiner expressway and local roads including Lakeshore Blvd, Kipling Ave and Islington Ave.
Parking: Curbside parking is available along Lake Promenade and surrounding streets. Distance from the street (Lake Promenade) to the shoreline is approximately 100m.