Chasing the Northern Lights at the North Pennines Observatory
Saturday 25th October 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
North Pennines Observatory
The Old School House, Allenheads, Northumberland, NE47 9HR
Experience the magic of the night sky and discover the science, beauty, and mystery of the Aurora Borealis at the Allenheads Observatory at ACA, on Saturday 25 October, 8pm to 10pm.
Experienced astronomers will guide you on a two-hour journey through the cosmos. During this time, you will stargaze under pristine skies while learning how auroras form, when and where to see them, and why sightings increase. Additionally, you will learn how to anticipate a display.
You will leave with insider tips, practical skills, and a deeper understanding. Meanwhile, enjoy hot drinks and snacks in our heated indoor space.
This event takes place as part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025.
Event organiser
North Pennines Observatory is organising this event
Please contact North Pennines Observatory directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: North Pennines Observatory
Event booking
Event 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 25th Oct
Local light pollution
North Pennines Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a 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.
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