Partial solar eclipse at Basecamp North Lakes
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 17:30pm to 20:30pm
Basecamp North Lakes
Cocklakes House - Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SG, North West England
Join Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group at Basecamp North Lakes for a safe and enjoyable view of the partial solar eclipse. Observe the Sun through specialist solar telescopes and smart telescopes, learn about the eclipse from experienced astronomers, and enjoy a live video link to Spain, where the eclipse will be total.
Every visitor will receive a pair of certified eclipse glasses, courtesy of Go Stargazing, to observe the eclipse safely. Refreshments will be available from the Basecamp North Lakes Farm Shop throughout the evening.
Event organiser
Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group is organising this event
Please contact Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group
Facebook: Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group
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.
Wed 12th Aug
Local light pollution
Basecamp North Lakes is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural 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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