Night Sky Experience at Island Planetarium

Night Sky Experience at Island Planetarium

Wednesday 24th May 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

Island Planetarium
Fort Victoria Country Park, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0RR

Join the team from the Island Planetarium for an evening exploring the night skies. Enjoy a presentation in their full-dome planetarium and, if weather permits, stargaze using telescopes. These events must be booked in advance.

Please note that this has already taken place on 24/05/2023


Event organiser

West Wight Stargazing Group

West Wight Stargazing Group is organising this event

Please contact West Wight Stargazing Group directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

To book please call 01983 761555 or email [email protected]

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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 Island Planetarium. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • West Wight Stargazing Club

    Tuesday 7th January 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR

    More info
  • West Wight Stargazing Club

    Tuesday 4th February 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR

    More info
  • West Wight Stargazing Club

    Tuesday 4th March 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR

    More info
  • West Wight Stargazing Club

    Tuesday 1st April 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR

    More info
  • West Wight Stargazing Club

    Tuesday 6th May 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR

    More info
  • West Wight Stargazing Club

    Tuesday 3rd June 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Island Planetarium, Yarmouth, PO41 0RR

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Old Harry – Swanage

    Burlington Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LT, South West England (19.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • DreamAcres – Cranborne Chase

    Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LP (25.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info