See the partial eclipse at Thames Chase
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 13:30pm to 23:00pm
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Broadfields Farm, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3NS
Join Havering Astronomical Society and Thames Chase Trust for a day of solar observing, planetarium shows, family activities, and evening stargazing at Thames Chase Forest Centre.
Explore the universe in the immersive Starlight STEM inflatable planetarium, take part in hands-on space-themed crafts and activities, and learn more about the wonders of the night sky throughout the afternoon.
In the evening, witness a rare partial solar eclipse with guidance from members of Havering Astronomical Society before enjoying an optional BBQ from the Forest Centre Tearoom. As darkness falls, turn your attention to the stars and experience an evening of telescope observing, including views of the annual Perseid meteor shower.
Whether you’re a seasoned skywatcher or simply curious about astronomy, this family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to explore the sky from the Sun to the stars.
Event organiser
Havering Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Havering Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
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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
Thames Chase Forest Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban 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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