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    How to see noctilucent clouds

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Forthcoming stargazing events

Public events scheduled for the coming days

  • PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications

    Lights Out for Our Darker Skies Exhibition

    • PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications
    • Penzance
    • 01/06/21 from 10:00am
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  • Brian Joynes Observatory

    Brian Joynes Observatory Observing Evening

    • Brian Joynes Observatory
    • Doncaster
    • 23/07/21 from 19:30pm
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  • COSMOS Observatory

    COSMOS Observatory Solar Viewing

    • COSMOS Observatory
    • St Martins
    • 23/07/21 from 14:00pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 23/07/21 from 21:30pm
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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Open Evening

    • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory
    • Chesterfield
    • 23/07/21 from 20:00pm
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  • Sherwood Observatory

    Solar Viewing at Sherwood Observatory

    • Sherwood Observatory
    • Mansfield
    • 24/07/21 from 11:00am
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 24/07/21 from 21:30pm
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  • The Bettridge Centre

    Informal Stargazing with Aberdeen Astronomical Society

    • The Bettridge Centre
    • Newtonhill
    • 27/07/21 from 19:00pm
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  • Lockwood Park Bowling Pavilion

    Huddersfield Astronomy Society Social

    • Lockwood Park Bowling Pavilion
    • Huddersfield
    • 27/07/21 from 19:30pm
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  • Exford Bridge Tea Rooms

    Stargazing in Exford with Wild About Exmoor

    • Exford Bridge Tea Rooms
    • Exford
    • 27/07/21 from 19:00pm
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  • COSMOS Observatory

    COSMOS Observatory Open Evening

    • COSMOS Observatory
    • St Martins
    • 27/07/21 from 20:00pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 27/07/21 from 21:15pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 28/07/21 from 21:15pm
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  • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory

    Stargazing at Twice Brewed

    • Twice Brewed Inn & Observatory
    • Hexham
    • 29/07/21 from 21:15pm
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  • Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory

    Northumberland Astronomical Society Meeting

    • Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory
    • Newcastle
    • 29/07/21 from 19:30pm
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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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