Black Hole Week!
Join us again next in 2025 (May 5-9) for another week of black hole exploration.
QUICK FACTS
First Week of May
Black Hole Week is always held in early May.
Celebrating 5 Years!
Black Hole Week started in 2019.
We've Got Resources
Lots of goodies to view and download.
All Travelers Welcome
Because everyone loves these balls of gravity.
Black holes are one of our favorite cosmic objects
So we created Black Hole Week to celebrate them.
Throughout the week, science communicators from across the globe will be sharing news, videos, and social media posts about black holes. Our goal is that no matter where people turn that week, they’ll run into a black hole. (Figuratively, of course — we don’t want anyone falling in!)
Check out past events
Get Ready!
Did you know a black hole is not a hole?
Have you studied up on the different types of black holes? Don’t worry, there’s still time to prepare for Black Hole Week!
Prepare
First Tip: Don’t Visit Black Holes!
But if you must, read our safety guide.
Learn more about black holes, how to find them, and how to stay safe on your travels!
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NASA Simulation’s Plunge Into a Black Hole: Explained
This new, immersive visualization produced on a NASA supercomputer represents a scenario where a camera — a stand-in for a daring astronaut — enters the event horizon, sealing its fate.
Learn more
