See the Perseids meteors at Hengistbury Head
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 20:30pm to 23:00pm
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4EN, South West
Join local astronomers Kate Earl and Bill Coombes for an unforgettable evening beneath the stars as you watch for the spectacular Perseid meteor shower. Learn about the science of meteors, the life cycle of stars, and the myths and folklore of the night sky, with the chance to observe the planet Venus through a telescope before settling in to enjoy nature’s celestial fireworks. Bring a picnic chair or blanket, dress warmly, and prepare for a relaxing night under the stars.
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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
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre 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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