Santo Stefano del Sole will host a free public evening of lunar observation on Saturday 26 September 2026 from 20:30 at the Villetta Comunale, according to local press reports.
Both IrpiniaNews and Binews describe the event as open to the public, including families, astronomy enthusiasts, and visitors of all ages, with free admission. The program centers on observation through a professional telescope, with experts present.
What visitors can expect to see
Local reports say the telescope observations will focus on the visible surface of the Moon, including craters, mountain ranges, and basaltic seas.
NASA describes International Observe the Moon Night activities as including Moon-watching with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope. Visitors who bring binoculars in addition to using the shared professional telescope can therefore follow the same features in more than one way.
Part of NASA's International Observe the Moon Night
The Santo Stefano del Sole evening is presented in the local reports as part of NASA's International Observe the Moon Night initiative.
Readers should note a date difference: NASA's official overview lists 19 September 2026 as the global 2026 observance date, while the two local reports independently give 26 September 2026 from 20:30 for the Santo Stefano del Sole event. The available sources do not establish whether the local evening is a later local observance, an officially registered event, or a date reported in error.
Practical details
- Date and time: Saturday 26 September 2026 from 20:30
- Place: Villetta Comunale, Santo Stefano del Sole, Avellino
- Admission: reported as free
- Program: professional-telescope observation of lunar craters, mountain ranges, and basaltic seas, with experts present
The sources consulted do not provide organizer contact details, a registration requirement, accessibility information, or weather-related contingency plans. Visitors planning to attend should check the original local reports for updates before travelling.
