Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)
Friday 28th November 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm
Breckland Astronomical Observatory
Great Ellingham, Near Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1HZ
Breckland Astronomical Society organise free public observing nights at their observatory on the last Friday of the darker months thought the year. This therefore usually excludes the months of May, June and July.
Everyone is welcome to attend these events including families (children must be accompanied by adults) and beginners. Experience incredible views of planets, stars, galaxies and nebulae views through their large 20-inch aperture telescope! If you have a telescope of your own bring it along for expert advice.
There is no need to book for this event; just turn up on the night.
Event organiser
Breckland Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Breckland Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Breckland Astronomical Society
Facebook: Breckland Astronomical Society
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.
Fri 28th Nov
Local light pollution
Breckland Astronomical Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
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