See the partial solar eclipse with the Kernow Astronomers
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 14:00pm to 20:00pm
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps
Carnewas, Trenance, Cornwall, TR8, South West
Join Kernow Astronomers on 12 August 2026 to observe the partial solar eclipse visible from the UK. Kernow Astronomers will be watching the eclipse throughout the afternoon and sharing the experience with visitors.
The event starts at 2:00 pm at the National Trust car park, Carnewas.
As this is an outdoor observing event, it is subject to clear skies. Any decision to cancel due to poor weather will be announced on the dedicated page of the Kernow Astronomers website.
Event organiser
Kernow Astronomers is organising this event
Please contact Kernow Astronomers directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Kernow Astronomers
Facebook: Kernow Astronomers
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
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 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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