Stargazing night at Jodrell Bank (adults)
Saturday 17th January 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
University of Manchester, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL
The iconic Lovell Telescope has long-been a gateway to understanding the Universe, and now it’s your turn, as our popular Astro Nights return to Jodrell Bank this winter.
Kick off the evening in our immersive Space Dome, where you’ll navigate the night sky guided by our expert team! Prepare to get up close with planets, constellations, and discover the many ways people have charted the cosmos throughout history…
You’ll have the chance to get hands-on with a selection of telescopes and binoculars! Weather permitting, the team will help you apply your newfound knowledge to tracing constellations, stars, and galaxies – what will you discover?
Event organiser
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is organising this event
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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.
Sat 17th Jan
Local light pollution
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
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