Stargazing events next weekend

The map below shows locations of public stargazing events taking next weekend. Many events are free of charge or where a small donation is asked for however all are accessible to the public and involve some element of observing or stargazing should weather permit. If you are planning to attend an event where no prior booking is required we advise you contact the event organisers first as some events are subject to change. Clear skies!

Stargazing events next weekend event list

  • Solar observing at Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 11:30am to 15:30pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Galloway Gathering – Autumn 2026

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 16:00pm to Friday 13th November 2026 12:00pm

    Drumroamin Farm Camping & Caravan Site, Newton Stewart, DG8 9DB

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  • Galloway Gathering – Autumn 2026

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 16:00pm to Thursday 12th November 2026 12:00pm

    Drumroamin Farm Camping & Caravan Site, Newton Stewart, DG8 9DB

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening (free!)

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Stargazing weekend with Steve Owens

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 16:00pm to Sunday 8th November 2026 12:00pm

    Selkirk Arms Hotel - Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG

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  • Reflections in the night sky at Blackshed

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Blackshed Gallery, Robertsbridge, TN32 5NG

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Jack Youdale Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Alves Village Hall, Forres, IV36 2RB

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Croydon Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Shirley Methodist Church, Croydon, CR0 8SD

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY

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  • Maidenhead Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    St James-the-Less Church Hall, Maidenhead, SL6 6QW

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  • Newbury Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fair Close Centre, Newbury, RG14 6NH

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Observing with Melton and District Astronomical Society

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Gaddesby Village Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE7 4WF

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group Astrophotography Session

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • South Downs Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, Chichester, PO19 8RP

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  • The Astronomical Society of Edinburgh meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Augustine United Church Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL

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  • The Night Sky Show with Virtual Astro

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Storyhouse - Chester, Chester, CH1 2AR

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm Observatory, Murton, YO19 5XD

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ

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  • Altrincham and District Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Timperley Village Club, Altrincham, WA15 7UT

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Milton Keynes Astronomical Society – Astrodome informal meeting

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rectory Cottages - Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK63 6BJ

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  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing evening (weather permitting)

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 6th November 2026 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • Worthing Astronomers Club Night

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Stargazing Supper at High Force Waterfall

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 20:30pm to 22:00pm

    The High Force Hotel, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XH

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 6th November 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day (free!)

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 12:30pm to 18:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Keele Observatory public solar viewing

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 13:00pm to 15:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Dark Sky Canoeing on Coniston Water

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 15:40pm to 18:40pm

    Brown Howe Car Park - Coniston, Coniston, LA12 8DW

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  • Astronomy Night at The Maryport Settlement

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 17:00pm to 20:00pm

    The Maryport Settlement, Maryport, CA15 6BQ

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  • Thameside Fireworks and Stargazing

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 17:00pm to 20:30pm

    Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Discovery Park, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0RN

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  • Beacon Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Beacon Observatory - University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NZ

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  • Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Whinlatter Dark Skies Walk with JAG Outdoors

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Whinlatter Forest Park - Forestry Commission, Keswick, CA12 5TW

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  • Dedham Dark Sky Event

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 18:30pm to 23:00pm

    Dedham Vale Dark Sky Discovery Centre, Colchester, C06 4SS

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  • Family Stargazing at Little Easton Manor

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Little Easton Manor, Great Dunmow, CM6 2JN

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  • Stargazing with Astro Dog at RSPB Bempton Cliffs

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Bridlington, YO15 1JF

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • New Moon Observing at OM Dark Sky Observatory

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Cookstown, BT79 8JH

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  • Stargazing at Abriachan Forest – November 2026

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Abriachan Forest Trust, Inverness, IV3 8LB

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  • Stargazing evening at the Observatory Science Centre

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 23:00pm

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Willingdon Memorial Hall, Willingdon, BN20 9HT

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  • Stargazing Evening – Discover the Night Sky

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Danby Lodge Dark Skies Station, Danby, YO21 2NB

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  • Wells and Mendip Astronomers Meeting

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Wells and Mendip Museum, Wells, BA5 2UE

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • Stargazing Supper at High Force Waterfall

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 20:30pm to 22:00pm

    The High Force Hotel, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XH

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Saturday 7th November 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • In Search of the Northern Lights with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 12:00pm to Tuesday 24th November 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day (free!)

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 12:30pm to 18:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Stargazing with Astro Dog at RSPB Bempton Cliffs

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Bridlington, YO15 1JF

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE

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  • Observing with DashAstro at Darsham Village Hall

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Darsham Village Hall, Darsham, IP17 3QJ

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Sandy Astronomical Society “Observatunity” Stargazing Session

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 20:00pm to Saturday 14th November 2026 22:00pm

    Blunham Playing Fields, Blunham, MK44 3ND

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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