Story topic
What is a planet in opposition?
The best time to see and photograph a planet is when it is at opposition. Find out more and check the key opposition dates for Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
Event
Queering Piracy: After Hours
Join the Queer History Club for an evening exploring queer pirate histories. Enjoy free access to the Pirates exhibition alongside arts, crafts, treasure hunts and live entertainment
Story topic
Summer solstice
When - and what - is the summer solstice? Understand the science behind the solstice with Royal Observatory Greenwich
Top things to do at the Royal Observatory
History-making discoveries and cutting edge astronomy at the home of Greenwich Mean Time
Story topic
When is the winter solstice? The shortest day
When is the winter solstice this year? What does it mean? Is it the shortest or longest day?
Story topic
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon occurs when the Moon is at its closest point along its orbit to the Earth at the same time as a full moon
Blog post
Night Sky Highlights - October 2025
Explore what you can see in the night sky this October, including Cetus the whale, the Orionid meteor shower, and more!
Event
SENsory Sailors
Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 13 years with special educational needs