Space Lates - Partial Solar Eclipse
Experience a rare partial solar eclipse safely with expert talks, planetarium shows, live astronomy, family activities and exclusive evening access at a special Space Lates‑style event.
- 12th Aug 2026
- Safe Partial Eclipse Viewing
- Live Astronomy Experts
- Planetarium Shows Included
- Exclusive Evening Access
Witness one of the most spectacular astronomical events of our lifetime at the National Space Centre, with a special evening inspired by Space Lates and designed for families, adults and anyone eager to experience a solar eclipse safely. With around 90% of the Sun covered, this partial solar eclipse will be the most dramatic visible from the UK until 2090. You can enjoy expert‑led eclipse viewing, immersive planetarium shows, live telescope observations with local astronomers and hands‑on activities, alongside evening access to the National Space Centre’s ground floor galleries, café and gift shop. Eclipse glasses are included with your booking, so you can watch this rare celestial event safely and with confidence.
What's Included
- Eclipse glasses
- Award winning planetarium show
- Telescope viewing with experts
- Hands‑on activities
- Livestreamed eclipse viewing
- Evening access to galleries, café, shop
Tickets and Times
Entry to this event is just £10 per person.
18:00 - building opens
Partial eclipse timings
- 18:15 - partial eclipse starts
- 19:11 - partial eclipse at maximum
- 20:00 - partial eclipse ends
Ticketed planetarium shows
- 18:15 - We Are Stars in the Planetarium
- 19:45 - We Are Stars in the Planetarium
- 20:30 - We Are Stars in the Planetarium
21:00 - event ends
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