UK Astronomy

STARS at STOWE is back... Feb 17th &18th join UK Astronomy at this amazing venue to learn all about our skies, with talks and stargazing if clear. Hot drinks and cake, what more could you ask for in the cold hopefully clear winter skies. Book Here: facebook.com/events/s/stars…

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight. Look towards the Plough, with the radiant just below the handle. Best viewing is after midnight until sunrise, though a bright Moon may wash some out. Go outside, look up, and enjoy. Clear skies!

The winners’ calendars arrived today! We checked them first to make sure your photos looked their best and they’ll be on their way ASAP. Happy New Year, well done to everyone, and clear skies. See all entries and winner info: ukastronomy.org/photo_competit…

We hope you’ve had an amazing year. It’s been brilliant sharing the skies with you & seeing your photos, stories, & adventures Wishing you a Happy New Year & plenty of clear skies in 2026. Thank you for being part of our journey & for always looking up in wonder.

Santa is on his way 🎉 don’t forget to track him on @NoradSanta

📅 17–18 Feb, 6–9pm 🎟️ Tickets now on sale: bit.ly/StarsF26 #StoweHouse #Stargazing #GiftIdeas #Astronomy #HalfTerm @UK_Astro

Today is the Final Day to enter the UK Astronomy Photo Competition How to Enter: 1. Visit ukastronomy.org/photo_competit… 2. Choose your category (e.g., Nebula, Aurora, or Smartphone-only). 3. Submit your photo and details via the online form. Good luck

Meteors are peaking again tonight! Wil Photography shares how to shoot stunning stars with a camera, and Dr Ross Hockham has tips for trying with your phone + apps. Happy hunting & clear skies! ukastronomy.org/guide_shooting…

Want to have a go at taking photos of the Perseid meteor shower? Check out our guide: ukastronomy.org/guide_shooting…

Local to Stanmore, London? Don’t miss the open day at Stanmore Fire Station! 🌞 View the Sun safely with uk astronomy. 🚀 Make straw rockets 🚒 Watch a live drill with @LondonFire & try the hose! More info: harrowtimes.co.uk/news/25331698.…

@GXOLogistics @MKHCharity Thank you for inviting us to an amazing day.

GXOer Tracey Theobald started off with checks for @MKHCharity and @UK_Astro, and can't wait to visit the rest!

We recently welcomed nearly 1,000 family and friends to our Milton Keynes site for the @waitrose Family Fun Day!

@StoweHouse This looks like last years poster. The date for this year is 24th July.

The maiden on the Moon is looking stunning tonight! Just happened to decide to spontaneously pop out and look, part of the Jura mountain range it looks like a lady with flowing hair sat on the rocks. All taken with iphone SE through 10” dobsonian.

Humbled & honoured to receive an honorary doctorate from @OpenUniversity. From leaving school in ‘99 with 5 C’s to this - proof that passion, perseverance & support make anything possible. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UK Astronomy journey!

The Moon meets Mars tonight creating a cool curved line in our skies!

@Hypatia76221556 The time frame is in the post you shared.

Why nobody mention a time frame?!?!

Partial Solar Eclipse – 29 March! Visible across the UK from ~10am to midday, up to 48% of the Sun covered (location-dependent). View safely: •Solar glasses •Pinhole projector •Colander/card tricks •Projection (binocs/telescope) More: facebook.com/share/p/1DwdF9…

We are really excited to be back at @TheRoyalLatin, doing a talk in their discovery building! It’s special to us as we were presented with an extraordinary person award a couple of years ago, so it’s great to be giving something back & helping inspire others to look up in wonder.

@TaylorVout @GossGeekGirl @NNweather @Astronomer_Mark @Schafernaker @AdamRutherford @jimalkhalili Yes, even though the rocket launches from the US, depending on its orbit and timing, the burn can be visible from places like the UK.

Very strange light in the sky. Anyone got any ideas what it was? It moved very slowly across the sky. Was it a #UFO #WeatherEvent or something else? @NNweather @Astronomer_Mark @Schafernaker @AdamRutherford @jimalkhalili

@StephenLL6149 @elonmusk @NASA @SpaceX @Space_Station Lots asking about this! It’s the 2nd stage deorbit burn from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

DID ANYONE IN THE UK JUST SEE THAT GIANT EXPLOSION 💥 IN THE SKY?? Hundreds of beams of light then the thing just started spiralling 🌀 out of control really really fast ?? #ufotwitter #uaptwitter #space @elonmusk @NASA @SpaceX @Space_Station