Stargazing this weekend

The map below shows locations of public stargazing events taking place this coming 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 this weekend event list

  • Volcanic Vistas of the Azores and Madeira with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 12:00pm to Friday 3rd October 2025 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – September 2025

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 16:00pm to Sunday 21st September 2025 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY

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  • Swindon Stargazers Star Party 2025

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 16:00pm to Sunday 21st September 2025 12:00pm

    Rouselands Farm, Chippenham, SN15 5AT

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  • Escape from Adrastea

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 18:00pm to 19:30pm

    Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium, Grewelthorpe, HG4 3DA

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  • An Introduction to Astronomy

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm

    Singleton Environment Centre, Ashford, TN23 5LW

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Kintyre and Gigha Night Sky Group meeting

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Campbeltown Picture House, Campbeltown, PA28 6BU

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  • Liverpool Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 3BT

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Crawley Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    The Haven Centre - Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4LJ

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  • Croydon Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Shirley Methodist Church, Croydon, CR0 8SD

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  • Introduction to Astronomy with Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    East Ayton Village Hall, East Ayton, YO13 9HY

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 19th September 2025 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 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Gaddesby Village Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE7 4WF

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • Stirling Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Stirling Highland Hotel Observatory, Stirling, FK8 1DU

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  • Swindon Stargazers Monthly Meeting

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Liddington Village Hall, Swindon, SN4 0HB

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm, Murton, YO19 5XD

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  • Social evening at the Isle of Man Observatory

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB

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  • Astronomy for all – public observing evening

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rectory Cottages - Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK63 6BJ

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  • Cambridge Astronomical Association speaker meeting

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, CB3 0HA

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing evening (weather permitting)

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 19th September 2025 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Stargazing Supper at High Force Waterfall

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 20:30pm to 23:30pm

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ

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  • Mills Observatory Summer special opening

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 21:00pm to Saturday 20th September 2025 00:00am

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • Welsh Dark Skies Festival 2025

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 10:00am to 22:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • AstroCamp – Autumn 2025

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 12:00pm to Tuesday 23rd September 2025 12:00pm

    Cwmdu Campsite, Crickhowell, NP8 1RU

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  • Thanet Astronomy Group weekly meeting

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    West Bay Cafe, Margate, CT8 8QZ

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  • Stargazing overnight on Orford Ness

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 17:00pm to Sunday 21st September 2025 12:00pm

    Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Orford, IP12 2NU

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  • Adults Exclusive Stargazing & Planetarium Experience

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 19:00pm to Sunday 21st September 2025 00:30am

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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  • Reading Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:45pm

    St Peter's Church Hall - Earley, Earley, RG6 1EY

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  • Welsh Dark Skies Festival 2025 – Ultimate Stargazing Event

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • East Lincolnshire Astronomy Club observing night

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Scamblesby Village Hall, Scamblesby, LN11 9XF

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  • Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Shropshire Astronomical Society meeting and stargazing

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Rodington Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 4QS

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  • Dark skies are back – and hello Milky Way!

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • Stargazing at Monkton Combe Community Observatory

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Monkton Combe, BA2 7JE

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  • Stargazing Supper at High Force Waterfall

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Saturday 20th September 2025 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Dalby Forest Courtyard, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • Night Sky Photography at the Observatory Science Centre

    Sunday 21st September 2025 from 10:30am to 16:00pm

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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  • Heaton Park Astronomy Group Open Day

    Sunday 21st September 2025 from 11:00am to 16:00pm

    Heaton Park - Stables Cafe, Manchester, M25 2SW

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  • North East London Astronomical Society meeting

    Sunday 21st September 2025 from 13:30pm to 16:30pm

    Wanstead House, Wanstead, E11 2NT

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 21st September 2025 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 21st September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Darsham Village Hall, Darsham, IP17 3QJ

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  • Stargazing at Wembury with Plymouth Astronomical Society

    Sunday 21st September 2025 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Wembury Beach Car Park, Plymouth, PL9 0HP

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  • Sunderland Astronomical Society meeting

    Sunday 21st September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 21st September 2025 from 21:30pm to 23:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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