🔭 Stargazing & astronomy
Stargazing & astronomy
Meteor showers, moon phases and astronomy events visible from the UK.
6 dates1 in season now
Northern Lights in the UK
The Northern Lights are visible from Scotland and northern England during active periods, typically September to March.
● Now
Leonids meteor shower
The Leonids peak around 17-18 November, with fast meteors radiating from Leo.
In 2 monthsTuesday, 17 November 2026
Supermoon dates
A supermoon is a full moon near perigee, appearing larger and brighter than an average full moon.
In 2 monthsTuesday, 24 November 2026
Geminids meteor shower
The Geminids peak around 13-14 December — one of the year's best meteor showers.
In 3 monthsSunday, 13 December 2026
International Dark Sky Week
International Dark Sky Week is held in April around the new moon, when night skies are darkest.
In 6 monthsWednesday, 7 April 2027
Perseids meteor shower
The Perseids peak around 12 August each year — the UK's most-watched annual meteor shower.
In 11 monthsThursday, 12 August 2027
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