For over three decades, the University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (UP AstroSoc) has been at the forefront of promoting astronomy education and appreciation among Filipino students and the general public. This year, UP AstroSoc celebrates National Astronomy Week (NAW) 2025 with the theme, “Scena Illumina,” from February 1 to 22, bringing a dazzling array of events that highlight the beauty and relevance of astronomy in daily life.
This year’s celebration intertwines PAGASA’s theme, “Stellar Encounters: Astronomy in Daily Life (In Music, in Arts, In Film, In Climate Change, and in Mental Health),” with UP AstroSoc’s innovative and imaginative activities. The theme showcases how astronomy influences various aspects of human life, from inspiring creativity in the arts to shedding light on critical issues such as climate change and mental health. Through this, NAW 2025 aspires to illuminate the connection between the cosmos and our everyday experiences, fostering a deeper appreciation for the universe.
NAW 2025 welcomes everyone – students, teachers, and astronomy enthusiasts alike. High school students can take the stage with Big Bang and Take-Off, while educators level up their skills in Parallax.
Big Bang is an astronomical quiz show aimed at showcasing the knowledge of high school students about astronomy and promoting the significance of astronomy and space education in research, culture, and society. This will be held on February 22, 8 AM to 5 PM, at the Institute of Biology Auditorium, UP Diliman.
Meanwhile, Take-Off is a water rocket-making and rocket-launching competition designed to foster resourcefulness and innovation among students. Rocket-making will take place on February 22, 9:30 AM to 12 NN, at the Institute of Biology Open Area, while the rocket-launching competition will follow from 1 to 4 PM at the College of Mass Communication (CMC) Hills, UP Diliman.
High school teachers can enhance their understanding of the universe and advance their instructional skills in teaching astronomy through Parallax, a lecture and roundtable discussion held on February 22, 10 AM to 12 NN, at the College of Science Auditorium, UP Diliman.
NAW 2025 has exciting events open to the general public as well!
Showcase your photography skills and capture the wonders of the cosmos with Cosmic Clicks, an astrophotography contest open to all, from beginners to professionals! In line with this year’s theme for NAW 2025, “Scena Illumina,” this contest celebrates the beauty of astronomy and its influence on our everyday lives. Submissions will be featured on the organization’s official social media accounts, including Facebook, X (@upastrosoc), and Instagram (@upastrosociety), from February 1 to 21.
For those eager to test their knowledge of astronomy while uncovering intriguing facts about Earth, space, and everything in between, Orionids is the perfect event! This astronomy-themed trivia game, open to the public, will take place on UP AstroSoc’s Facebook page from February 17 to 21.
NAW 2025 is your time to shine.
Register for Big Bang, Take-Off, and Parallax through this link: https://forms.gle/kwiTpvB6PSVT15mK9.
For Cosmic Clicks, you may submit your entries via https://tinyurl.com/NAW2025-CosmicClicksSubmission.
Check out our official handbook for more details on each event:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pSmHVF1DawYHQPhSc6p97fSQJDelGm0P/view?usp=sharing.
For updates, follow us on Facebook, X (@upastrosoc), and Instagram (@upastrosociety). The cosmos awaits – let’s light up the night!
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UP Astronomical Society would like to thank the following for the National Astronomy Week 2025 Celebration:
Sponsored by…
The Maroon Bluebook
Kalsado
In partnership with…
UP Career Assistance Program
Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines
UST Applied Physics Society
DLSAU Green Astronomical Society
With the cooperation of…
Philippine Space Agency
UPM DOST Scholar’s Union
Philippine Union of Student Organizations for Astronomy
Special thanks to…
UPLB Astronomical Society
TSU Economics Society
UST Psychology Society
UPB Astronomy Society
UP Euyeomuyeo
UP Vector
Our official media partners…
Diyaryo Milenyo Digital News
Now You Know PH
Philippine Collegian
WhenInManila.com
