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Date and times Friday 10 July 2026 | Friday 17 July 2026 | 12-4pm
Prices Included with entry to the Royal Observatory

Join the astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich and observe the Moon with our telescopes... during the day.

This special Daytime Moon Observing event is perfect for beginners and seasoned astronomers alike, as well as people who have never looked through a telescope before! Out expert astronomers will be on hand to help you enjoy the chance to see the astonishing features of our natural satellite, the Moon, during the day.

And with the arrival of the amazing Mirror Moon sculpture in the Meridian Courtyard at the Royal Observatory, there's never been a better time to try your hand at space observation. Check out the Moon through our telescopes, then run your fingers over the lunar surface of Mirror Moon.

Astronomy isn’t just a night-time activity!

You'll have two opportunities to try Daytime Moon Observing this summer: on Friday 10 and Friday 17 July 2026. 

  • Please note that this event is weather dependent.

The Place for Space

Blast off to Royal Museums Greenwich this summer for a full programme of space-themed fun across our sites, perfect for all ages

What’s on

Check out more space-themed events in Greenwich this summer

Experiences | Space and astronomy

Observatory Unlocked

Drop by and chat with our Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life
Saturdays and Sundays
Included with entry to the Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory
Talks and tours | Space and astronomy

Royal Observatory Treasures Tour

Explore some of the Royal Observatory's most treasured objects with a guided tour
Daily tours at 11am and 3pm
£5 Adults | £3.50 Students | £2.50 Children | In addition to Royal Observatory entry | Members go free
Royal Observatory
Exhibitions | Space and astronomy

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition

See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
Open daily until 3 August 2026 | 10am-5pm
Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £9
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Experiences | Space and astronomy

Unboxing the Universe

Blast off on an unforgettable journey through space in this exciting science theatre show, and answer some big questions about the Universe along the way
Sat & Sun 1.30pm and 3.30pm | Fri-Mon (School holidays only) 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
£16 for adult / child / student ticket
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Space and astronomy

Astronomy LEGO brick club

Join us for a LEGO brick building club themed around the night sky
Every Friday | 2.30-4.30pm | Except 19 June, 10 July, 24 July, 21 August 2026
Free
National Maritime Museum
Workshops | Space and astronomy

Time to Make poetry workshops

Join us for a series of workshops exploring space and time through poetry
Monday 1, 8, 15 and 29 June 2026 | 2.30-4.30pm
Free | Pre-booking required, contact ROGHeritage@rmg.co.uk to book
National Maritime Museum
Experiences | Space and astronomy

Mirror Moon

Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon has landed at the Royal Observatory – see and feel the lunar surface like never before
On display now
Included with entry to the Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory
Talks and tours | Space and astronomy

Lunar Tours

Come and find out about our history of observing, mapping and exploring the Moon, our closest neighbour
Daily tours at 1.30pm from 1 July 2026
£5 Adults | £3.50 Students | £2.50 Children | In addition to Royal Observatory entry
Royal Observatory
Experiences | Space and astronomy

Daytime Moon Observing

Join the astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich and observe the Moon with our telescopes... during the day!
Friday 10 July 2026 | Friday 17 July 2026 | 12-4pm
Included with entry to the Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory
Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Astrophotography - Our changing view of the Universe

Join astrophotographer Josh Dury as he discusses the importance of protecting our view of the night sky
Friday 31 July 2026 | 6.30-8pm
£10 Adults | £9 Students
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Space and astronomy

Discover the Moon

Come to the Royal Observatory this August to enjoy a day of special family-friendly activities dedicated to our amazing Moon
Monday 10 August, 2-5pm | Monday 24 August, 10am-1pm
Included with entry to the Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory
Events and festivals | Space Live

Partial solar eclipse 2026 LIVE

Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich live online to watch the 90% partial solar eclipse visible from the UK
Wednesday 12 August 2026 | 6.15-7.30pm
Free
Online
Events and festivals | Experiences | Space and astronomy

Moon Celebration

Join us for a week-long celebration of the Moon this September
12-20 September 2026
Prices vary for different activities
Royal Observatory
Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Evening of Astrophotography

Come along to a panel discussion to learn more about astrophotography, and enjoy a private viewing of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 exhibition
Saturday 19 September 2026 | 6-8pm
Adults: £14 | Students and Under 25s: £10
National Maritime Museum

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