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Night sky highlights - September 2026
Spot Neptune through a telescope, see the Moon in the Beehive Cluster, and mark the autumnal equinox and equilux.
Royal Observatory
Visit the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian of the world
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Night sky highlights - October 2026
As our nights become longer, this October you can see Saturn at its best and brightest, a meteor shower originating from Halley’s Comet, and the Hunter’s Moon to put you in the mood for spooky season.
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How the ocean works
A window into our watery world
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October half term at the Royal Observatory
Come along for astronomy talks, spooky tours for Halloween and more
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October half term family activities at the Queen's House
Find fun for all the family at the Queen's House this October half term
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October half term at Cutty Sark
Join us on board the famous tea clipper this October half term for some family fun!
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October half term activities at the National Maritime Museum
Come along for fun family craft workshops and storytelling themed around bugs and creepy crawlies!
Top things to do at Cutty Sark
From the dizzy height of the main mast to the surprises below deck, step aboard and discover the best Cutty Sark has to offer
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Cutty Sark Wool Evening
Join us on board Cutty Sark for an evening of wool demonstrations, wool product displays and informal discussions with the international wool community, alongside film, drinks and live music