See the partial eclipse in Bishop Auckland

Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 18:00pm

King James Academy

South Church Road , Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ, North East England

Join Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society at King James Academy for a public viewing of the partial solar eclipse. Experienced society members will be on hand to help visitors safely observe the Moon passing across the Sun and learn more about this spectacular celestial event.

Certified eclipse glasses, courtesy of Go Stargazing, will be available for safe viewing. Come along with family and friends and experience one of the UK's most impressive solar eclipses in decades with local astronomers.

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Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society

Email: baastro@btinternet.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/bishastrosoc/

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