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Ramadan Moonsighting LIVE: 18 February 2026
Join Royal Observatory Greenwich for a special live astronomy session, as we look for the new crescent Moon which signals the start of Ramadan in the UK
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Taurid meteor shower 2026: when and where to see it in the UK
What is it, when is it and where can I see Taurid Meteor shower this year?
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Pirate flags decoded
Learn more about pirate flags, including where they came from, how they were used, and the designs of some famous Jolly Rogers
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Draconid meteor shower 2026: When and where to see it in the UK
What is it, when is it and where can I see the Draconid meteor shower this year?
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Kõmij Mour Ijin/Our Life is Here
Reflections on nuclear testing and climate change in the Marshall Islands – a contemporary art exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
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Perseid meteor shower 2026: When and where to see it in the UK
What is the Perseid meteor shower, when does it happen and how can I see it in 2026?
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Delta Aquariid meteor shower 2026: When and where to see it in the UK
What is the Delta Aquariid meteor shower, when does it happen and how can I see it in 2026?
Royal Observatory closures
Check temporary closures at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich that may affect your visit
National Maritime Museum gallery closures
Find out about temporary gallery closures at the National Maritime Museum ahead of your visit
Cutty Sark closures
Check temporary closures at Cutty Sark in Greenwich that may affect your visit