Lectures on Tap - "Tales of Love in the Night Sky"
Schedule
Thu Feb 12 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Lower East Side | New York, NY
About this Event
📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email
📚 Lecture: “Tales of Love in the Night Sky”
🎤 Speaker: Astrophysicist, Dr. Moiya McTier
Join us for a captivating evening with Dr. Moiya McTier as we explore the enchanting love stories written among the stars. From the embrace of Mawu and Lisa during a solar eclipse to Pluto capturing Charon in its orbit, the night sky is rich with romantic narratives that resonate through cultures and time.
In this engaging lecture, Dr. McTier will take you on a celestial journey, unveiling the myths and legends that surround our universe’s greatest love stories. Her unique blend of astrophysics and folklore will inspire you to see the cosmos in a new light, revealing the connections between celestial events and human emotions.
Dr. Moiya McTier is an accomplished astrophysicist and folklorist based in New York City. A graduate of Harvard and Columbia, she has delivered hundreds of talks globally and has collaborated with museums and art galleries. Additionally, she consulted with Disney to enhance the realism of their fictional worlds. Dr. McTier shares her insights through her podcast, Pale Blue Pod, and her debut book, The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the love stories that connect us to the night sky!
Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌
Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
Where is it happening?
Lower East Side, Address found in email confirmation, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 41.32



















