Black Hole Week!

Join us again next in 2025 (May 5-9) for another week of black hole exploration.

QUICK FACTS

Black Hole Week is always held in early May.

Black Hole Week started in 2019.

Lots of goodies to view and download.

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
Cartoon image of a booklet called, "A Field Guide to Black Holes"
This handy dandy field guide covers basic black hole anatomy, how to find black holes, as well as different black hole types! Never go to space without it!

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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Cartoon postcard for an imagined trip to a black hole
Why would you visit a black hole? No, seriously, why would you? It's dangerous! This postcard will help remind all your friends of your memorable trip—and why they might not want to go themselves. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
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