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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • Green Space Dark Skies

    • 23/04/22 from 00:00am
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  • The Observatory Science Centre

    Perseids Shooting Stars at the Observatory Science Centre

    • The Observatory Science Centre
    • Hailsham
    • 13/08/22 from 21:30pm
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  • West Cliff - Whitby

    Whitby Regatta 2022 Solar Observing

    • West Cliff - Whitby
    • Whitby
    • 13/08/22 from 13:00pm
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  • Snowdon

    Snowdon Sunrise Guided Walk with Large Outdoors

    • Snowdon
    • Caernarfon
    • 13/08/22 from 22:00pm
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  • West Cliff - Whitby

    Whitby Regatta 2022 Star Party

    • West Cliff - Whitby
    • Whitby
    • 13/08/22 from 21:00pm
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  • Wembury Beach Car Park

    Summer Highlights and Perseids at Wembury

    • Wembury Beach Car Park
    • Plymouth
    • 13/08/22 from 21:00pm
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  • Little Ness Village Hall

    Stargazing with Shropshire Astronomical Society

    • Little Ness Village Hall
    • Shrewsbury
    • 13/08/22 from 20:00pm
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  • West Bay Cafe

    Thanet Astronomy Group weekly meeting

    • West Bay Cafe
    • Margate
    • 13/08/22 from 13:00pm
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  • Alkham Village Hall

    South East Kent Astronomical Society meeting

    • Alkham Village Hall
    • Alkham
    • 13/08/22 from 19:30pm
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  • Petworth House and Park

    Perseids meteor shower and nocturnal wildlife guided walk

    • Petworth House and Park
    • Midhurst
    • 13/08/22 from 20:00pm
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  • Glenlivet Blairfindy

    Green Space Dark Skies - Cairngorms National Park

    • Glenlivet Blairfindy
    • Ballindalloch
    • 13/08/22 from 20:00pm
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  • Flamsteed Observatory

    Flamsteed Observatory Open Evening

    • Flamsteed Observatory
    • Derby
    • 13/08/22 from 20:30pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Summer Skies Stargazing at Twice Brewed Observatory

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 13/08/22 from 21:00pm
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  • Wells Cathedral

    Solar Observing at Wells Cathedral Green

    • Wells Cathedral
    • Wells
    • 13/08/22 from 11:00am
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  • Rodington Village Hall

    Perseid Meteor Watch with Shropshire Astronomical Society

    • Rodington Village Hall
    • Shrewsbury
    • 13/08/22 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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