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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Dover Cruise Terminal

    Scenic Gems of the Dalmatian Coast with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    • Dover Cruise Terminal
    • Dover
    • 05/06/25 from 12:00pm
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  • Blackett Lecture Theatre

    Manchester Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    • Blackett Lecture Theatre
    • Manchester
    • 19/06/25 from 18:00pm
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  • The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory

    Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    • The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory
    • Dartford
    • 19/06/25 from 19:45pm
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  • Burnside Hall - Plumtree

    Practical Astronomy with Nottingham Astronomical Society

    • Burnside Hall - Plumtree
    • Nottingham
    • 19/06/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park

    Moor Park Observatory public open evening

    • Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park
    • Preston
    • 19/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Otford Village Memorial Hall

    Observing evening with Orpington Astronomical Society

    • Otford Village Memorial Hall
    • Otford
    • 19/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Breakwater Country Park

    Young Astronomers Stargazing at Breakwater Country Park

    • Breakwater Country Park
    • Anglesey
    • 19/06/25 from 18:00pm
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  • Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre

    Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    • Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre
    • Washington
    • 19/06/25 from 19:00pm
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  • Astronomical Society of Haringey monthly meeting

    • 19/06/25 from 20:00pm
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  • The Grange - Usk

    Usk Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    • The Grange - Usk
    • Usk
    • 19/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • University of St Andrews Observatory

    St Andrews University Astro-Society meeting and stargazing

    • University of St Andrews Observatory
    • St Andrews
    • 19/06/25 from 21:15pm
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  • Theydon Bois Scout Hall

    Loughton Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    • Theydon Bois Scout Hall
    • Epping
    • 19/06/25 from 20:00pm
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  • Summercourt Memorial Hall

    Kernow Astronomers monthly meeting

    • Summercourt Memorial Hall
    • Newquay
    • 19/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • Trinity School - Croydon

    Croydon Astronomical Society meeting

    • Trinity School - Croydon
    • Croydon
    • 19/06/25 from 19:30pm
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  • The Isle of Wight Observatory

    Isle of Wight Observatory open night

    • The Isle of Wight Observatory
    • Newchurch
    • 19/06/25 from 20:00pm
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Want to know more?

Hints and tips to help you further your interest in astronomy

  • When is best to go stargazing

    When is best to stargaze?

    If you're planning a trip to a dark sky site or observatory make sure you time it right with these tips and tricks!

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  • Where is best to stargaze

    Where is best to stargaze?

    From dark sky reserves and discovery sites to your nearby beauty spots, we offer advice on finding the best stargazing locations

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  • What can you see stargazing

    What can you expect to see?

    From clusters to double stars, nebulae to galaxies... What exactly might you expect to see when stargazing?

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