Székesfehérvár’s Terkán Lajos Demonstration Observatory is opening its domes for a series of Monday night public viewings at Kings’ Park (Királyok Parkja, postal code 8000), with the sky serving up the Moon, bright planets, and two crowd‑pleasing deep‑sky favorites through late winter and early spring. Dates include March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, and March 30, 2026, all weather permitting. Come ready for crisp air, larger‑than‑life gas giants, and the glowing gas and star clusters that define the season.
What’s on the celestial playlist
If the sky cooperates, each Monday brings a slightly different lineup. February 2 spotlights the Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, the Orion Nebula (Orion-köd), and the Pleiades (Fiastyúk). February 9 and 16 focus on Saturn, Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and the Pleiades. February 23 brings the Moon back alongside Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and the Pleiades.
March highlights: giants, glow, and a dazzling rendezvous
March 2 features the Moon, Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and the Pleiades. March 9 zeroes in on Jupiter with the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades shining nearby. March 16 keeps that trio—Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and the Pleiades—front and center. On March 23, Venus joins the lineup with the Moon and Jupiter, plus the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades for a sky‑spanning showcase. March 30 caps the month with a bright, clean trio: the Moon, Jupiter, and Venus.
Where to go and what to expect
All sessions are at the Terkán Lajos Demonstration Observatory (Terkán Lajos Bemutató Csillagvizsgáló), Kings’ Park (Királyok Parkja), 8000 Székesfehérvár. The team welcomes visitors and is hoping for clear weather. Expect classic telescopic views: Jupiter’s bands and moons, Saturn’s rings when visible, the hazy bloom of the Orion Nebula, and the sparkling, tight cluster of the Pleiades.
Heads-up
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Clear skies are not guaranteed—check conditions before heading out.
