Milky Way night at Sutton Bank

Milky Way night at Sutton Bank

Saturday 2nd October 2021 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

Sutton Bank Star Hub
Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2EX

The wonderful new Star Hub at Sutton Bank National Park Centre in the North York Moors is a launchpad to tour the beautiful Milky Way and summer constellations.

Using telescopes and binoculars, experienced astronomer Richard Darn will take you on a journey into the depths of the Universe. Enjoy an interactive planetarium tour inside the superb new Hub and get the chance to handle space rocks.

This event is suitable for adults and children over six years old and is perfect for novices. Warm refreshments are included in the ticket price. Wear sensible outdoor footwear and wrap up warm—all equipment provided.

Please note that this has already taken place on 02/10/2021


Event organiser

Richard Darn

Richard Darn is organising this event

Please contact Richard Darn directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

Bookings for this event can be made via the Eventbrite website.

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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 Sutton Bank Star Hub. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

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    Friday 25th October 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

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    Saturday 26th October 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Thursday 31st October 2024 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 25th January 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Tuesday 18th February 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

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  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Friday 21st February 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

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