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Greater Phoenix City Nature Challenge 2026: Acts of Science – Connected − What’s the weather like on Mars?

Online

Help NASA-supported scientists study Mars from wherever you are. All you need is curiosity. Featured Project: Cloudspotting on Mars During this virtual event, you’ll be guided on how to identify clouds and atmospheric features in online images of Mars to inform future missions. Hear from the project scientist, ask questions, and discover how your participation supports...

Free

Mesa Public Library: What’s the Weather like on Mars? – A Citizen Science Event

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

Scientists want to know! Step into a new kind of space mission by looking at a set of NASA online images for signs of clouds above Mars. Every cloud you spot helps NASA scientists understand daily and seasonal weather patterns on the Red Planet, informing future missions and research. This event is part of Do...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: What’s the Weather Like on Mars? A Do NASA Science LIVE! Event

Phoenix Public Library - South Mountain Community Library 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix

During this event, participants will contribute to a NASA-supported citizen science project by identifying clouds and atmospheric features in images of Mars. These observations help scientists better understand Martian weather and climate, supporting ongoing planetary research and future missions.

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Messengers of Time and Space

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...

Free – $27

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky and Beyond

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...

Free – $27

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes!  Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena.  This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...

$62.50 – $88.50

Arizona Science Center: Dorrance DOME After Hours – Orbital

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent...

$7 – $14

Arizona Science Center: Dorrance DOME After Hours – Worlds Beyond Earth

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing...

$7 – $14