Partial Solar Eclipse Celebration Fun Day at Poltimore Inn
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 16:00pm to 20:00pm
The Poltimore Observatory and Inn
East Street, North Molton, Devon, EX36 3HR
Join the Space Detectives at the Poltimore Inn Observatory for a special afternoon and early evening celebrating the partial Solar Eclipse. Weather permitting, guests will have the opportunity to observe this fascinating celestial event through specially equipped telescopes, allowing safe viewing of the Sun as the Moon passes partially across its face. It’s a rare chance to witness one of nature’s most captivating spectacles with expert guidance on hand throughout the event.
The experience will take place in the observatory garden, where families and visitors of all ages can enjoy a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Younger guests can take part in a selection of fun and educational solar-themed activities designed to inspire curiosity about our nearest star and the science behind eclipses.
Your ticket includes an afternoon and early evening buffet, access to telescopes for solar observing, and expert guidance from an experienced astronomer who will explain the eclipse, answer questions, and help you make the most of this memorable event. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or completely new to astronomy, this promises to be an enjoyable and unforgettable way to experience the wonders of the Solar System.
Event organiser

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Event booking
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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
The Poltimore Observatory and Inn 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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