See the Perseids Meteor Shower at Botton Village
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village
Botton, Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NJ, Yorkshire and The Humber
Get ready for a magical night under the stars in Botton Village, set in the beautiful North York Moors Dark Skies Reserve. This special evening is all about enjoying the Perseids meteor shower in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
You’ll start with a fun and easy introduction to stargazing and why protecting dark skies matters, then head outside for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser to point out stars, planets, and constellations. There’ll be telescopes to look through, real meteorites to see up close, and plenty of chances to just lie back and watch the sky. Hot drinks are included, so you can stay warm while you soak it all in.
The event is led by Sophie Carroll from Cosmic Wonders, who makes learning about space engaging and easy to follow for all ages. Bring a blanket, get comfy on a deckchair, and enjoy a cosy evening of stargazing together. It’s suitable for ages 10+ and kept small (just 30 people), so it feels personal—just make sure to book ahead!
Event organiser
Cosmic Wonders is organising this event
Please contact Cosmic Wonders directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Cosmic Wonders
Facebook: Cosmic Wonders
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Event 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
Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village 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.
Light pollution map of Camphill Village Trust - Botton Village
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