The Night Sky this Month - Planetarium Show

The Night Sky this Month - Planetarium Show

Friday 2nd August 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

Dark Space Planetarium
St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG6 4EG

Learn what is visible in the incredible dark skies around Kirkcudbright at this first Friday of every month event at the Dark Space Planetarium in Kirkudbright. These sessions are ideal for families and novice stargazers; local astronomer Michael will help you identify what celestial wonders you can see. Booking is essential.

Please note that this has already taken place on 02/08/2024


Event organiser

Dark Space Planetarium

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Event booking

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

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.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Dark Space Planetarium. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • The Night Sky this Month – Planetarium Show

    Friday 1st November 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

    More info
  • The Night Sky this Month – Planetarium Show

    Friday 6th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Domes by the Sea

    Torrs Farm, Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG6 4XJ, null Scotland (3.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Woodfoot Cottage – Gatehouse of Fleet

    Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2BJ (7.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Drumroamin Farm Camping & Caravan Site

    Kirkinner, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8 9DB (15.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Galloway Astronomy Centre

    Craiglemine Cottage, Glasserton, Wigtownshire, DG8 8NE (18.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info