Experience viewing up to 20 shooting stars per hour at Grassholme Observatory, on 20 October 11pm to 2am. Under the wonderfully dark skies view Halley’s Comet, the most famous interloper of them all, which is the parent comet for the Orionid Meteor Shower. A good display is expected from this shower as we head into the midnight and beyond. Tiny dust grains, left behind by Halley’s Comet, interact with the Earth’s atmosphere as a flash of light! As well as the dazzling show overhead there will be the opportunity to stargaze using the observatory’s telescopes.

Pre-booking is essential via https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/book, and for full terms and conditions.

Adult: £30/ Concessions: £25/ Adult: 16+ Concession: 65+, under 16 years or Blue Badge holder.

For directions view https://www.grassholmeobservatory.com/contact/.

Please wrap up warm as it can get chilly when outside. Please note that this is a pet free event.

Grassholme Observatory is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets on site. For more information about Grassholme Waterside Park visit https://www.watersideparksuk.com/park/grassholme/

This Grassholme Observatory event is part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival running from 20 October to 5 November 2023 – visit www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk #NorthPennStarFest23 #NPennDarkSkies