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

  • Planetarium Go! at Manchester St Peter’s Square

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    St Peter's Square - Manchester, Manchester, M1 5AN

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  • Public solar viewing at the Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 11:00am to 16:00pm

    Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

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  • Bayfordbury Observatory guided astronomy evening

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Bayfordbury Observatory, Bayfordbury, SG13 8LD

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Liverpool Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 3BT

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Crawley Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Introduction to astronomy evening with Derby Astro

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • Swindon Stargazers Monthly Meeting

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Liddington Village Hall, Swindon, SN4 0HB

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm Observatory, Murton, YO19 5XD

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  • Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    East Ayton Village Hall, East Ayton, YO13 9HY

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  • Social evening at the Isle of Man Observatory

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Cambridge Astronomical Association speaker meeting

    Friday 15th May 2026 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 15th May 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 15th May 2026 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Stargazing with Boxtree Park Friends

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Harrow Weald Bowls Club, Harrow Weald, HA3 6HE

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  • Stargazing with Strathnairn Stargazing Group

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Farr Community Hall, Inverness, IV2 6AX

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session (back up)

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 21:00pm to Saturday 16th May 2026 00:00am

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Friday 15th May 2026 from 23:00pm to Saturday 16th May 2026 00:30am

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Planetarium Go! at Manchester St Peter’s Square

    Saturday 16th May 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    St Peter's Square - Manchester, Manchester, M1 5AN

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  • Public stargazing at the Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 16th May 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Reading Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 16th May 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:45pm

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

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  • Public observing with Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club

    Saturday 16th May 2026 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Win Green - National Trust, Ludwell, SP7 0ES

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  • East Lincolnshire Astronomy Club observing night

    Saturday 16th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Scamblesby Village Hall, Scamblesby, LN11 9XF

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  • Shropshire Astronomical Society meeting and stargazing

    Saturday 16th May 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rodington Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 4QS

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Saturday 16th May 2026 from 23:00pm to Sunday 17th May 2026 00:30am

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Planetarium Go! at Manchester St Peter’s Square

    Sunday 17th May 2026 from 10:00am to 21:00pm

    St Peter's Square - Manchester, Manchester, M1 5AN

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  • North East London Astronomical Society meeting

    Sunday 17th May 2026 from 13:30pm to 16:30pm

    Wanstead House, Wanstead, E11 2NT

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  • Sunderland Astronomical Society meeting

    Sunday 17th May 2026 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 17th May 2026 from 23:00pm to Monday 18th May 2026 00:30am

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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