Astronomy Night at RSPB Frampton
Saturday 17th October 2026 from 19:03pm to 21:30pm
RSPB Frampton Marsh
Frampton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1AY, East Midlands
Join Peterborough Astronomical Society for an evening exploring the wonders of the night sky at the reserve.
Suitable for beginners and experienced stargazers alike, the evening offers the chance to observe through telescopes and binoculars, as well as simply enjoying the stars with the naked eye. Knowledgeable astronomers from Peterborough Astronomical Society will guide you around the night sky, point out interesting celestial objects and be on hand to answer your astronomy questions.
There will also be presentations inside the visitor centre, where simple hot drinks will be available, providing plenty to enjoy alongside the outdoor observing.
As stargazing is weather dependent, a decision on whether the event can go ahead will be made approximately 48 hours beforehand, with all booked participants notified. If conditions are changeable on the night, the event may continue with a greater focus on the indoor presentations.
The event is suitable for ages 8 and over. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Please note that dogs are not permitted at this event.
Event organiser
RSPB is organising this event
Please contact RSPB directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
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Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent darkness
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.
Sat 17th Oct
Local light pollution
RSPB Frampton Marsh 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.
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