Partial eclipse viewing at the Leighton Observatory Pex Hill
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 16:00pm to 21:30pm
Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill
Pex Hill Visitors Centre, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5QW
Join Liverpool Astronomical Society at the Leighton Observatory on Pex Hill, near Liverpool, to witness a fascinating partial solar eclipse. Enjoy safe solar observing through specialist solar telescopes operated by experienced astronomers, while eclipse glasses provided by Go Stargazing ensure everyone can view the Sun safely. This family-friendly event is perfect for beginners and experienced skywatchers alike, offering a unique opportunity to explore our nearest star from one of the region’s premier observatories.
Event organiser
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.
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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.
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Local light pollution
Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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