The Grange and the West Yorkshire Astronomical Society invite you to join us for the Partial Solar Eclipse and Perseids meteor shower. Free event, all welcome.

On the evening of 12 August, a partial solar eclipse will pass over Pontefract and The Grange and the Rosse Observatory will be open to watch it together as a free event for everyone. Solar glasses will be available at the observatory so you can view the eclipse safely. The eclipse will also be live streamed in the Assembly Room from other parts of the world.

There will also be a free, all levels yoga session and guided meditation on the lawn from 8pm – 9pm, led by Ella Exhales. A ticket is required to secure your space for the yoga, please click here to find out more and register for the yoga session.

The Grange Bar will be open until 11:30pm and the Rosse Observatory open until 2am, for anyone who wishes to stay on can watch the Perseid meteor shower.

The whole evening is free to attend, run in partnership with West Yorkshire Astronomical Society.

Schedule

5pm onwards — The Grange Bar Opens
The Drawing Room Bar is open from 5pm serving a wide selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.

6pm — Rosse Observatory Opens
Meet at Rosse Observatory to collect solar glasses and a briefing for viewing through the telescopes.

6.12–8.10pm — Partial Solar Eclipse
Viewing of the partial solar eclipse through the telescopes or solar glasses. A live stream will also be available from other parts of the world in the Assembly Room.

8–9pm — Solar Eclipse Gentle Yoga Flow
A free, gentle yoga flow and guided meditation on the lawn, timed for sunset. A free ticket is required for this event.

9pm–late — Perseids Meteor Shower
The Drawing Room Bar will be open until 11.30pm and the Rosse Observatory will be open until 2am, for anyone wishing to watch the Perseid meteor shower.

Bring warm clothes and blankets or chairs. You will require your own yoga mat if you intend to take part in the yoga class.

The bar will be open for the duration of the event. No food is currently available on site so feel free to bring a picnic.

Location

Carleton Grange Trust,
Carleton Road
Pontefract
WF8 3RJ

Tickets

You do not need a ticket to join us for the Partial Solar Eclipse and Perseids Meteor Shower. If you would like to join the outdoor yoga session, please register and secure your space here.

This event has already taken place, please see our events page for future events at The Grange.