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

  • Inverclyde Skywatchers Club Meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 10:00am to 12:30pm

    South West Library - Greenock, Greenock, PA16 9HG

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  • Cambrian Mountains Stargazing Weekend – January 2023

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 16:00pm to Sunday 15th January 2023 12:00pm

    Wigwam Holidays Hafren, Staylittle, SY19 7BY

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Abbey Tower Stargazing with Bath Astronomers

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT

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  • Stargazing Saturday at COSMOS Observatory

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 18:00pm to 19:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Astrokyds with Loughton Astronomical Society

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 18:30pm to 20:00pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ

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  • How to use your telescope workshop

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Bore Place Country House and Outdoor Education Centre, Edenbridge, TN8 7AR

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  • Coventry and Warwickshire Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:30pm

    Earlsdon Methodist Church Hall, Coventry, CV5 6NF

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  • Moffat Community Observatory open evening

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Observing at Barby with Rugby and District Astronomical Society

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:00pm to Saturday 14th January 2023 22:00pm

    Barby Cricket Club, Barby, CV23 8TG

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  • Stargazing at Mugdock – January 2023

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie, G62 8EL

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog – January 2023

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Beginner’s Astronomy at Beacon Hill Observatory

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beacon Hill Observatory, Cleethorpes, DN35

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  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Cleveland and District Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Dark skies with astronomer Howard Parkin

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    The Sound Restaurant - Isle of Man, Port Erin, IM9 5PZ

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Norwich Astronomical Society meeting at Seething Observatory

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Seething Observatory, Thwaite, NR35 2EQ

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  • Plymouth Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Plymouth University - Rolle Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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  • Plymouth Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Plymouth University - Rolle Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group mid-month meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

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  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ

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  • Stirling Astronomical Society lecture meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Smith Museum & Art Gallery, Stirling, FK8 2RQ

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – January 2023

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Open Evening

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 23:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Ewell Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Nonsuch High School and Observatory, Cheam, SM3 8AB

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  • Mid Kent Astronomical Society – Peter Bassett

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Bredhurst Village Hall, Bredhurst, ME7 3JZ

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  • Milton Keynes Astronomical Society – informal astromeet

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Rectory Cottages - Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK63 6BJ

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  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT

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  • Stargazing for Beginners at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 13th January 2023 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Thanet Astronomy Group weekly meeting

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    West Bay Cafe, Margate, CT8 8QZ

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  • Family Stargazing at Monkton Combe

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Monkton Combe, BA2 7JE

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  • Stargazing Saturday at COSMOS Observatory

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 18:00pm to 19:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Stargazing beneath Ingleborough Caves

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail, Clapham, LA2 8DS

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  • Moffat Community Observatory open evening

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Orion Night and Winter Stars at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog – January 2023

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • New Year Stargazing at Eldroth Village Hall

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Eldroth Village Hall, Lancaster, LA2 8AQ

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  • Observing at Flamsteed Observatory

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    Flamsteed Observatory, Derby, DE6 3BY

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  • South East Kent Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Alkham Village Hall, Alkham, CT15 7AR

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  • Strictly Come Stargazing at Failand Observatory

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Failand Observatory, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evening

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – January 2023

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 23:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Cotswold Astronomical Society monthly meeting and observing

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    Deer Park Archers, Cheltenham, GL51 4UD

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • Stargazing for Beginners at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Stargazing with Shropshire Astronomical Society

    Saturday 14th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Little Ness Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 2LG

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  • North East London Astronomical Society meeting

    Sunday 15th January 2023 from 10:30am to 13:30pm

    Wanstead House, Wanstead, E11 2NT

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Sunday 15th January 2023 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Group Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 15th January 2023 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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  • Stargazing Saturday at COSMOS Observatory

    Sunday 15th January 2023 from 18:00pm to 19:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Special Weekend Public Observing with Loughton Astronomical Society

    Sunday 15th January 2023 from 18:30pm to 22:30pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 15th January 2023 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Observing Night at the Bruce Observatory

    Sunday 15th January 2023 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 15th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Church Lawford Village Hall, Church Lawford, CV23 9EE

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  • Stargazing for Beginners at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 15th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Free Stargazing MeetUp in Cleveland Park

    Sunday 15th January 2023 from 20:30pm to 23:30pm

    Cleveland Park - Ealing, Ealing, W13 0HQ

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  • Stargazing and Astrophotography in Brecon with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 15th January 2023 from 20:30pm to 23:30pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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