Thank you for your interest in our Limited Availability viewing nights at the Blue Mountain Observatory! These events have limited attendance to allow for a more intimate experience at UM's public observatory. Please make sure to check out our for more information and driving directions. Specifically, PLEASE READ our page. It contains essential information to make your visit a pleasurable one. Follow the on our website, or use the route indicated in the image and video below - the default Google or vehicle GPS directions can sometimes lead you astray.
Viewing nights will be canceled if the sky is cloudy or thunderstorms threaten. A cancellation notice will be sent to your email via GrizTix the day of the event. The more unpredictable the weather, the later notice will be given. Notification will be given no later than 7 pm the night of the event. If you are unable to read your email or check our Facebook page at , please call 406-243-2073 for recorded weather and cancellation updates.
A full refund will be given in the case of cancellation due to inclement weather or cloudy/smoky skies. Please note that refunds will not be available for cancellations initiated by guests less than 24 hours before the event occurrence. Tickets are non-transferrable - if you are unable to attend please request a refund instead of attempting to resell.
Our summer 2024 schedule is as follows, tickets will go on sale 1 month before each event takes place with a limit of 25 tickets per event:
Saturday, July 6th starting at 10:30pm
Saturday, August 10th starting at 10:00pm
Saturday, September 7th starting at 9:00pm
Don't forget to check your email, Facebook, or call 406-243-2073 before driving up the mountain!