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

  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening & Planetarium Show

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Bayfordbury Observatory Open Evening – December 2023

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 17:30pm to 22:00pm

    Bayfordbury Observatory, Bayfordbury, SG13 8LD

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  • Bath Abbey Stargazing Tour

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT

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  • Stargazing with Wild About Exmoor

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    Exford Bridge Tea Rooms, Exford, TA24 7PY

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  • Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Ingram Valley Astronomy Evening

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Star Barn - Ingram Valley, Alnwick, NE66 4LU

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Observing at Windlesham School Observatory

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Windlesham School Observatory, Pulborough, RH20 4AY

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lhanbryde Community Centre, Elgin, IV30 8QQ

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  • The Night Sky this Month – Planetarium Show

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Astronomy in the Forest

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:45pm

    Sherwood Pines Forest Visitor Centre - Forestry England, Mansfield, NG21 9HN

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY

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  • Furness and South Lakeland Astronomical Society Meeting

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Abbey Road Baptist Church - Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BD

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  • Introduction to the Solar System and its Ocean Worlds

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Guernsey Observatory, St Pierre du Bois, GY7 9JU

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  • Maidenhead Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 1st December 2023 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 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fair Close Centre, Newbury, RG14 6NH

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group Astrophotography Session

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

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  • South Downs Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm, Murton, YO19 5XD

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  • Altrincham and District Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Timperley Village Club, Altrincham, WA15 7UT

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Arlington Village Hall, Lewes, BN26 6RX

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Arlington Village Hall, Lewes, BN26 6RX

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  • Milton Keynes Astronomical Society – informal astromeet

    Friday 1st December 2023 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 1st December 2023 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT

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  • North Northants Astronomy Club meeting and observing

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Brigstock Village Hall, Brigstock, NN14 3ET

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 1st December 2023 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Stargazing and planetarium experience at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Worthing Astronomers Club Night

    Friday 1st December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Thanet Astronomy Group weekly meeting

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    West Bay Cafe, Margate, CT8 8QZ

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  • Night-time Navigation in Northumberland Dark Sky Park

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 16:00pm to 18:00pm

    Walltown Country Park, Greenhead, CA8 7HF

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  • Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 17:30pm to 19:30pm

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

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  • Beacon Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Public Stargazing at Monkton Combe Observatory

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Monkton Combe, BA2 7JE

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  • Astronomy evening at RSPB Old Moor

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    RSPB Dearne Valley - Old Moor, Barnsley, S73 0YF

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  • Stargazing evening at the Observatory Science Centre

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 18:30pm to 22:00pm

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Night sky photography taster session

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    RSPB Forsinard, Forsinard, KW13 6YT

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  • Sky is the Limit Stargazing at Elvaston Castle

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Elvaston Castle Country Park, Elvaston, DE72 3EP

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  • Public Observing at Seething Observatory – The Light of the Night

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:30pm

    Seething Observatory, Thwaite, NR35 2EQ

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  • Stargazing at High Force Waterfall

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Stars over the Howardian Hills at Nunnington

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Nunnington Village Hall, Nunnington, YO62 5UY

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Wells & Mendip Astronomers meeting (informal)

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Wells & Mendip Museum, Wells, BA5 2UE

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  • Worthing Astronomers observing night (location TBC)

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Informal stargazing with Sutton Coldfield Astronomical Club

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Sutton Park (Town Gate), Birmingham, B74 2YT

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • Stargazing and planetarium experience at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Telescope Clinic at OM Dark Sky Observatory

    Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 15:00pm to 16:00pm

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

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Star Party with the Liverpool Astronomical Society

    Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Palm House at Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 1AL

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  • Observing Night at the Bruce Observatory

    Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA

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  • Strictly Come Stargazing at Failand Observatory

    Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Failand Observatory, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US

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  • Stargazing and planetarium experience at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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