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

  • COSMOS Observatory Solar Viewing

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    COSMOS Observatory, St Martins, TR25 0QN

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • 100 Hours Under One Sky at Seething Observatory

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    Seething Observatory, Thwaite, NR35 2EQ

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  • Family star show at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Friday 4th October 2024 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 4th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Alves Village Hall, Forres, IV36 2RB

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  • Stargazing evening at Armagh Observatory

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Armagh, BT61 9DB

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  • The Night Sky this Month – Planetarium Show

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • 100 Hours – Stargazing at Combe Down

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Monkton Prep School, Combe Down, BA2 5DN

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  • Airdrie Astronomical Association club meeting

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    New Wellwynd Church - Airdrie, Airdrie, ML6 0AG

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  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 4th October 2024 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 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Maidenhead Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 4th October 2024 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 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fair Close Centre, Newbury, RG14 6NH

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group Astrophotography Session

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

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  • South Downs Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Stargazing at Mugdock

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie, G62 8EL

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  • The York Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Beetle Bank Farm, Murton, YO19 5XD

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  • Night Walk and Stargazing at Scalan

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:45pm

    The Carrachs, Ballindalloch, AB37 9JS

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  • Night Walk and Stargazing at Scalan

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:15pm

    The Carrachs, Ballindalloch, AB37 9JS

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  • Altrincham and District Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Timperley Village Club, Altrincham, WA15 7UT

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 4th October 2024 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 4th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT

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  • North Northants Astronomy Club meeting and observing

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Brigstock Village Hall, Brigstock, NN14 3ET

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 4th October 2024 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Public Stargazing in Dalby Forest – October 2024

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7LT

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ

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  • Worthing Astronomers Club Night

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Preston Astronomy Show 2024

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 10:00am to 17:00pm

    Deepdale Labour Social & Bowling Club, Preston, PR1 6RX

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  • Exploring the Universe Astronomy Open Day

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 10:30am to 16:00pm

    Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JG

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Thanet Astronomy Group weekly meeting

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 14:00pm to 16:00pm

    West Bay Cafe, Margate, CT8 8QZ

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  • Beacon Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Royal Institution Public Talk – Decoding reality: Quantum questions about the Universe

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    The Royal Institution, London, W1S 4BS

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  • Stargazing Safari at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant, Coleford, GL16 8JS

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  • 100 Hours – Stargazing at Royal Victoria Park

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Royal Victoria Park - Bath, Bath, BA1 2LX

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  • East Lincolnshire Astronomy Club observing night

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Scamblesby Village Hall, Scamblesby, LN11 9XF

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Willingdon Memorial Hall, Willingdon, BN20 9HT

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  • Observing on Blackheath Common with Flamsteed Astronomy Society

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Blackheath Common, London, SE3 0TX

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP

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  • Worthing Astronomers observing night (location TBC)

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT

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  • Journey to our nearest galaxy! Stargazing at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP

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  • New Moon Observing at OM Dark Sky Observatory

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Stargazing in Dalby Forest with Astro Dog

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 20:15pm to 22:15pm

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

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  • Solar observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Sunday 6th October 2024 from 10:00am to 13:00pm

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Sunday 6th October 2024 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 6th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Observing with DASH at Darsham Village Hall

    Sunday 6th 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 6th October 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    Bruce Observatory - Whitby School, Whitby, YO21 1LA

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 6th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Sunday 6th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER

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