Solar Eclipse: Live at the Winchester Science Centre
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:30pm
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Telegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ
Join Winchester Science Centre for a special evening celebrating the UK’s most significant solar eclipse in decades, with around 90% of the Sun set to be covered by the Moon. Visitors can safely experience the eclipse with included viewing glasses, expert guidance, and a dedicated planetarium show, while learning about the science behind eclipses through hands-on activities and live demonstrations.
The event also features family-friendly entertainment including steel band performances, face painting, creative outdoor activities, and interactive exhibits. If the weather is poor, activities will move indoors, ensuring the event goes ahead. Proceeds from the evening will support Wonderseekers.
Event organiser
Winchester Science Centre is organising this event
Please contact Winchester Science Centre directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Winchester Science Centre
Twitter: @WinSciCentre
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
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium 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.
Light pollution map of Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Forthcoming events
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