April 20th is Astronomy Day, when hundreds of organizations worldwide host special family-oriented events and festivities that showcase the wonder and excitement of the night sky.
One day each year, astronomy clubs, planetariums, and other groups of sky lovers band together to expose the general public to the wonders and excitement of astronomy. Officially, Astronomy Day is celebrated "to promote the forerunner of all scientific endeavors and to provide information, resources, and encouragement in all facets of astronomy." But showing that astronomy is fun is really what it's all about.
