See the partial eclipse at Heaton Park

See the partial eclipse at Heaton Park

Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 17:00pm to 20:30pm

Heaton Park - Stables Cafe
Heaton Park, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 2SW

Join the Heaton Park Astronomy Group in Manchester’s beautiful Heaton Park for a special partial solar eclipse viewing event. Observe the Sun safely through an Acuter solar telescope and discover the fascinating features of our nearest star with the help of experienced astronomers. Eclipse glasses provided by Go Stargazing will be available, ensuring everyone can enjoy this spectacular celestial event safely. Suitable for all ages, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience an eclipse in one of the region’s most iconic parks.

Note – the exact location in the park where this event will take place is to be confirmed.


Event organiser

Heaton Park Astronomy Group

Heaton Park Astronomy Group is organising this event

Please contact Heaton Park Astronomy Group directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

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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

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  • See the partial eclipse at Heaton Park

    Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 17:00pm to 20:30pm

    Heaton Park - Stables Cafe, Manchester, M25 2SW

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