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

  • Stargazing evening at the Lord Crewe Arms

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 00:19am to 21:00pm

    Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland, DH8 9SP

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  • Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2024

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 12:00pm to Sunday 3rd November 2024 15:00pm

    Exmoor National Park, South West England, TA22

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  • COSMOS Observatory Solar Viewing

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Full Moon Walk | October Hunter’s Moon

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 17:30pm to 19:30pm

    RSPB Arne, Wareham, BH20 5BJ

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  • Dark Skies Yoga with Moor Yoga and The Root Project

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Oare Manor, Lynton, EX35 6NX

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  • Stargazing with Wild About Exmoor

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    Exford Bridge Tea Rooms, Exford, TA24 7PY

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  • Dark Sky Celebratory Meal and Stargazing Walk

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 18:15pm to 22:00pm

    Exford Bridge Tea Rooms, Exford, TA24 7PY

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  • UCL Observatory Public Tour and Observing – 2024/2025

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    University College London Observatory, Mill Hill Park, NW7 2QS

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  • Women of the Dark Skies Storytelling and Walking Experience

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 18:30pm to 23:00pm

    Chettle Village Hall, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DB

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 18:45pm to 20:30pm

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

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  • Liverpool Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Quaker Meeting House - Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 3BT

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Stargazing and astrophotography evening

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The George of Piercebridge, Darlington, DL2 3SW

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Astronomy Night with South Downs Astronomical Society

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    RSPB Pagham Harbour, Chichester, PO20 7NE

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Crawley Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Observing with Melton and District Astronomical Society

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Gaddesby Village Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE7 4WF

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • Swindon Stargazers Monthly Meeting

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Liddington Village Hall, Swindon, SN4 0HB

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm, Murton, YO19 5XD

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  • Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 18th October 2024 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 18th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:45pm

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

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  • Cambridge Astronomical Association speaker meeting

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Milton Keynes Astronomical Society – informal astromeet

    Friday 18th October 2024 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 18th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 18th October 2024 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Science Discovery Fun Day

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 11:00am to 15:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Exmoor Dark Skies Festival with Seb Jay

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 14:00pm to 15:30pm

    Lynmouth National Park Centre, Lynmouth, EX35 6EQ

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  • Thanet Astronomy Group weekly meeting

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    West Bay Cafe, Margate, CT8 8QZ

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  • Exmoor Dark Skies Festival with Seb Jay

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 16:00pm to 17:30pm

    Lynmouth National Park Centre, Lynmouth, EX35 6EQ

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  • Astronomy at Dumfries Museum

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, Dumfries, DG2 7SW

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  • Northumberland Dark Skies Stargazing

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Observatory, Amble, NE65 0JR

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  • Northumberland’s Dark Skies Stargazing

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Observatory, Amble, NE65 0JR

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  • Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR

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  • Stargazing with Diss Astronomy Group

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Diss Golf Club, Diss, IP21 4AA

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  • Explore the Moon with Simon Holbeche

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Torre Cider Farm, Somerset, TA23 0LA

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  • Stargazing at Little Easton Manor

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Little Easton Manor, Great Dunmow, CM6 2JN

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  • UCL Observatory Public Tour and Observing – 2024/2025

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    University College London Observatory, Mill Hill Park, NW7 2QS

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  • Introduction to Astrophotography

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Dark Art Distillery, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Our Solar System Revealed with Andrew Sutkowski

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:30pm

    Seething Observatory, Thwaite, NR35 2EQ

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  • Reading Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Royal Institution Public Talk – Designing the James Webb Space Telescope

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    The Royal Institution, London, W1S 4BS

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  • Sherwood Observatory Public Open Evening – October 2024

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Sherwood Observatory and Science Discovery Centre, Mansfield, NG17 5LF

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  • Shropshire Astronomical Society meeting and stargazing

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Rodington Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 4QS

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  • Tegg’s Nose Stargazing Evening

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Tegg's Nose Country Park, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:45pm

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

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • Solar System Night! Stargazing at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 19th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Exploring the Moon Family Fun Day with Simon Holbeche

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 11:00am to 15:00pm

    Torre Cider Farm, Somerset, TA23 0LA

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

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 12:00pm to Wednesday 30th October 2024 12:00pm

    Newcastle Cruise Terminal, Newcastle, NE29 6EE

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • North East London Astronomical Society meeting

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 13:30pm to 16:30pm

    Wanstead House, Wanstead, E11 2NT

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  • Broughton By Night – Stargazing and Wellbeing

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 17:30pm to 21:00pm

    Broughton Sanctuary, Skipton, BD23 3AN

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  • Stargazing at Triscombe Farm with Wild About Exmoor

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Triscombe Farm, Dunster, TA24 7HA

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • DASH Society Meeting and Talk

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Darsham Village Hall, Darsham, IP17 3QJ

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  • Observing Night at the Bruce Observatory

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA

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  • Rugby and District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Church Lawford Village Hall, Church Lawford, CV23 9EE

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 20th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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