Starry nights
Every year, the AFA (Association Française d'Astronomie) organises the national Nuit des Etoiles (Night of the Stars). It's a chance to get out and look up at the wonders of the starry sky.
On Saturday 2 August, we invite you to join us at Place du Maréchal De Lattre in Mouilleron Saint Germain, from 5.30pm, to observe the Sun, then when it makes its appearance, we'll switch to the Moon and the treasures of the starry sky at the beginning of August.
The oceans of the sky will be the theme of the 2025 edition of Nuits des étoiles, organised by the Association française d'astronomie. The summer sky promises to be exceptional, with the Moon in First Quarter visible from the afternoon, Saturn rising in the east at around 10.30pm, and, at the end of the night, Venus and then Jupiter appearing on the north-eastern horizon. The Perseid shower of shooting stars, active throughout the period, will light up the sky, while the Milky Way, summer constellations, clusters, nebulae and even the Andromeda galaxy will put on a spectacular show for the instruments... and the naked eye!
Summer nights are the perfect time to marvel at the wonders: the mild temperatures encourage you to stay awake and look up. The show is free and open to all, with no prior knowledge required. All you need is a little curiosity. And when you're observing alongside an enthusiast with a telescope, each star becomes a story to be told and shared.
Observation instruments will be available for the evening, but if you have your own (binoculars, telescope, etc.), you can bring them along too, and if you have any questions about how to use them, we'll be happy to answer them. The evening is free and open to all.
On Saturday 2 August, we invite you to join us at Place du Maréchal De Lattre in Mouilleron Saint Germain, from 5.30pm, to observe the Sun, then when it makes its appearance, we'll switch to the Moon and the treasures of the starry sky at the beginning of August.
The oceans of the sky will be the theme of the 2025 edition of Nuits des étoiles, organised by the Association française d'astronomie. The summer sky promises to be exceptional, with the Moon in First Quarter visible from the afternoon, Saturn rising in the east at around 10.30pm, and, at the end of the night, Venus and then Jupiter appearing on the north-eastern horizon. The Perseid shower of shooting stars, active throughout the period, will light up the sky, while the Milky Way, summer constellations, clusters, nebulae and even the Andromeda galaxy will put on a spectacular show for the instruments... and the naked eye!
Summer nights are the perfect time to marvel at the wonders: the mild temperatures encourage you to stay awake and look up. The show is free and open to all, with no prior knowledge required. All you need is a little curiosity. And when you're observing alongside an enthusiast with a telescope, each star becomes a story to be told and shared.
Observation instruments will be available for the evening, but if you have your own (binoculars, telescope, etc.), you can bring them along too, and if you have any questions about how to use them, we'll be happy to answer them. The evening is free and open to all.
Opening times
Opening times
On 2 August 2025
- 17:30
