Stars Night 2025: August 14, 2025 from 4:30 p.m.

From 14/08 16:30 to 15/08 03:00

FREE EVENT – NO RESERVATION REQUIRED

>> Spationaut Day activities end exceptionally at 4:30 p.m. that day <<

Stars Night 2025: a cosmic evening at Euro Space Center

Euro Space Center invites visitors of all ages to a new edition of Stars Night. Join us this August for the peak of the Perseids, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year — with up to 100 meteors per hour streaking across a summer sky perfect for discovery.

New in 2025 – Highlights of the evening

Talks (only in French)

6:30 p.m. – “Listening to shooting stars with the BRAMS project” – Hervé Lamy (IASB)
Step into the fascinating world of meteors: what are these so-called shooting stars, how can we observe them… and even more surprisingly, how can we listen to them? This talk reveals the inner workings of the BRAMS project, a Belgian radio detection network for meteors, along with the MOMSTER and Radio Meteor Zoo initiatives — engaging both scientists and citizens in a collaborative effort to study these celestial visitors. A captivating encounter between science, technology and public participation.

8:00 p.m. – “Auroras – A Belgian specialty too?” – Gaël Cessateur (IASB)
Dive into the heart of auroras and discover how solar activity shapes our universe. Led by Belgian researchers, this fascinating talk combines science, spectacular imagery and practical advice for your own aurora-hunting adventures!

9:30 p.m. – “Travelling through space with LUNAR·X” – André Füzfa (UNamur)
Euro Space Center’s new immersive attraction simulates a high-speed one-way mission from Earth to the Moon. Sounds simple? Not quite… This talk explores the Explorer-1 flight plan and teaches you the basics of spaceflight and the dangers of cis-lunar space. From the powerful liftoff at Cape Frimout to delicate orbital transfers, lunar landing maneuvers, and even plan B options in case of failure — Euro Space Center has thought of everything and shows you what it really takes to reach the Moon.

Evening Program

From 4:30 p.m.

Solar observation: safely observe our star through special telescopes.
Radio astronomy: listen to the Sun’s radio waves and uncover its hidden activity.

From 5:15 p.m.

Spectroscope workshop (6+) – Discover the secrets of light.
Star chart workshop (8+) – Build your own star map.
3D constellation workshop (4+) – Create your own glowing constellation.
Sundial workshop (6+) – Tell time using the Sun.
Mars base workshop (6+) – Imagine daily life on the red planet.
Mystery workshop (6+) – A surprise activity, soon to be revealed!
FM radio workshop (9+) – Build your own FM receiver.
Pulsar hunt (6+) – Find the five hidden neutron stars across the site.

Throughout the evening

Live planetarium sessions: explore constellations, planets, and nebulae with expert guidance.
Constellation & Myth storytelling by Iota Gaganas (ages 4+) - Only in French
Space Exploration: activities for young and old – by Christian Collette (ages 6+) - Only in French

Sky highlights not to miss

The Perseids: active throughout the evening and early night, with up to 100 meteors per hour.
Saturn: visible from midnight, its rings and Titan will be observable through telescopes.
The Milky Way: best viewed before midnight, arching east to west across the sky.
The Summer Triangle: formed by Vega, Deneb and Altair — a key feature of the summer sky.

Entertainment & Atmosphere

Astronomy clubs: meet passionate stargazers and use their instruments.
Face painting: cosmic designs for all ages.
Live music on the Sun Plaza — festive atmosphere guaranteed.
And much more…

Food & Drink

The Voyager Café will be open all evening, serving hot drinks, snacks and sweet treats to enjoy under the stars.

Ready to look up? Join us for an unforgettable Night of the Stars 2025!