It is a stellar month this February as UP Astronomical Society hosts National Astronomy Week 2026!It is a stellar month this February as UP Astronomical Society hosts National Astronomy Week 2026!

Rising NAW: UP Astronomical Society shines bright with the upcoming National Astronomy Week 2026!

2026/02/19 14:04
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The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (UP AstroSoc) is a non-profit student organization that has dedicated itself to the promotion and understanding of astronomy among students and the general public for over three decades. This February, the annual National Astronomy Week (NAW) 2026 will be hosted once more, featuring five events that are sure to brighten your week this February.

Starting off with events that can make students shine, Big Bang is an astronomical quiz showcasing the knowledge of high school students about astronomy, as well as promoting the significance of astronomy and space education in research, culture, and society. Alongside this stellar event is Take Off!, a water rocket-making and rocket-launching competition fostering the resourcefulness and innovation among students and highlighting the monumental contributions of rockets to the field of astronomy. Both events will be held in UP Diliman on February 21, 2026.

Parallax is a roundtable discussion aimed to help educators develop a new understanding of the universe and advanced instructional skills in teaching astronomy to their students, promoting the significance of fostering curiosity, imagination, a sense of exploration, and shared discovery in society. This event will be held hybrid via Zoom and in UP Diliman on February 21, 2026.

NAW 2026 is also open for the general public, with events such as Cosmic Clicks, an astrophotography contest celebrating the work of amateur and professional astronomy photographers alike and showcasing the captivating beauty of astronomy to the general public. The top three entry results will be announced on February 26, 2026.

Orionids is an ongoing online trivia quiz also for the general public and is currently held in UP AstroSoc’s official FB Page that started last February 16 and will continue until February 20. This brilliant event tests the public’s general astronomical knowledge and provides interesting information about the cosmos beyond our planet.

Register NAW through this link.

For more information on these events, please check our official handbook: http://bit.ly/49oF7Zm

For more updates and announcements, be sure to follow our Facebook (fb.com/upastrosoc), X/Twitter (@upastrosoc), and Instagram (@upastrosociety). Let’s rise above the stars this month by reveling in the events!

#NAW2026
#NAWRisingStars 
#ToNAWHeights

National Astronomy Week 2026 would not have been made possible without the help of our partners:

Sponsored by:
MOTIVO
FLOWERSTORE.PH
BROWHAUS AND STRIP
LIBRATEE STORE PH
FRESH DELI
UP Graphic
UP GEOP
Swell Sweets Cake Lab
UPB Astrosoc

With the cooperation of:
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Special thanks to:
K-CHASE Korean Street Food
Association of Geologists and Geological Engineers of Mapúa
Development Studies Society

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