See the Perseids with Bierhope Alpacas!
Tuesday 12th August 2025 from 21:00pm to Wednesday 13th August 2025 00:00am
Beirhope Farm
Hownam, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8AP, Scotland
An Evening of Shooting Stars, Astrophotography & Stories of the Night Sky. Join the team from Bierhope Alpacas for a magical evening under the stars as the Perseids Meteor Shower lights up the skies above Beirhope.
Local astrophotographer Ford will kick off the night with an engaging talk and slideshow, sharing the wonders of the night sky—from meteors and constellations to planets and the art of capturing them. He’ll offer expert tips for snapping stunning night-sky shots on your phone or camera—so bring your gear and get ready to shoot!
Please note that this has already taken place on 12/08/2025
Event booking
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.
Tue 12th Aug
Wed 13th Aug
Local light pollution
Beirhope Farm is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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