Leighton Observatory Open Evening

Leighton Observatory Open Evening

Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill
Pex Hill Visitors Centre, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5QW

Join the friendly and welcoming astronomers from the Liverpool Astronomical Society for this public open evening of their fabulous Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill.

If the weather is suitable, society members often have their telescopes ready to observe astronomical objects such as stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and stunning star clusters. If you have a telescope, bring it along!

If the weather is poor, there’s an opportunity for an informal chat about all things space! So whether you are a beginner, professional astronomer or simply interested in astronomy, pop along and visit!

Please note that this has already taken place on 03/04/2024


Event organiser

Liverpool Astronomical Society

Liverpool Astronomical Society is organising this event

Please contact Liverpool Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

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.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 11th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW

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  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 18th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW

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  • Liverpool Young Astronomers Club

    Thursday 19th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW

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  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 25th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW

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  • Liverpool Young Astronomers Club

    Thursday 16th January 2025 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW

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  • Liverpool Young Astronomers Club

    Thursday 20th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW

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