An afternoon of sun and star gazing
Saturday 1st August 2026 from 12:00pm to 16:00pm
Upton House and Gardens - National Trust
Edge Hill, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6HT, West Midlands
Join members of the Chipping Norton Amateur Astronomical Group on the South Lawn at Upton House and Gardens for an afternoon of daytime astronomy.
Using specialist telescopes and observing equipment, visitors will have the opportunity to view the Sun in white light and enjoy daytime observations of the Moon and other celestial objects. Experienced members of the group will be on hand to share their knowledge, discuss their observations, and answer questions about astronomy and the wider universe.
Suitable for all ages, this event offers a chance to learn more about the science and wonder of the night sky from local astronomy enthusiasts.
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The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
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Local light pollution
Upton House and Gardens - National Trust is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Upton House and Gardens - National Trust
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