VirtualAstro
@virtualastro
Author and Presenter, Astronomy, Space, Science, Nature and more! Making stargazing fun and enjoyable for all. nightskyshow.co.uk meteorwatch.org
I say this in my show and I will say it you you now. Do not look directly at the sun with your naked eyes, telescope or anything like that. Even at maximum eclipse at over 90% Moon coverage, the sun will still damage your eyes. Permanently! NEVER LOOK DIRE`CTLY AT THE SUN! EVE DURING THE ECLIPSE
Eclipse tomorrow evening. UK times (BST): Edinburgh 6.08 / max 7.05 Manchester 6.13 / max 7.10 Birmingham 6.15 / max 7.11 London 6.17 / max 7.12 Cornwall 6.18 / max 7.16 Sun is LOW in the west. #eclipse2026 NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN! Book tickets for The Night Sky Show www.nightskyshow.co.uk
Eclipse in 2 days. One rule matters more than all the rest: Never look at the Sun. Not once. Not through sunglasses. Even 90% covered, what’s left will damage your eyes. Safe: ISO 12312-2 glasses, or a pinhole projector. #eclipse2026 Find out more at my show www.nightskyshow.co.uk
That streak of light is a piece of a comet. Mostly grit — smaller than a peanut. But it hits the air at 59 km a second, and that’s enough to make it glow white hot 100km above your garden. Something older than our species, ending in a flash above your head. #meteorwatch www.nighskyshow.co.uk
How to watch a meteor shower, complete guide: 1. Lie down. Don’t stand — you’ll last 15 minutes. 2. Wrap up warmer than you think. 3. Look UP. Any direction. It doesn’t matter. 4. Phone away. Screen light kills night vision. 5. Give it an hour. That’s the lot. #meteorwatch www.nightskyshow.co.uk
So I need to borrow your eyes and see what you all think? Which one of these two images which are used in the posters for my new show - The Night Sky Show - A Sky Full of Hope, you you prefer? A. The blue one with meteors over the planet. B. The gold planet and stars. Please let me know.
You don’t have to wait for the 12th. The Perseids are already running. Clear sky this weekend? Go out for an hour after dark. Fewer meteors than peak night — but no crowds, no pressure, and it’s good practice. #meteorwatch Book tickets to see more at The Night Sky Show www.nightskyshow.co.uk
The most common thing people say to me about meteor showers: “I haven’t got a telescope.” Good. Don’t use one. It narrows your view to a keyhole. Your eyes take in half the sky at once. That is exactly the right tool. #meteorwatch This and more at the nightskyshow.co.uk
One week today, something rather special happens. On 12 August the Moon passes in front of the Sun and gives the UK its deepest eclipse since 1999. Then that same Moon leaves the sky completely dark — right as the Perseids peak. Same Moon. Two shows. One day. #meteorwatch www.nightskyshow.co.uk
The first ever showings of The Night Sky Show - A Sky Full of Hope are at The Mayflower Theatre Southampton and Blake Theatre Monmouth in September. Tickets are selling super fast, so hurry. It's an amazing new show. Book here www.nightskyshow.co.uk
We were at The Cure Concert in Cardiff last night and I'm not surprised to hear it was the warmest night on record for June, in Bute Park. The Cure were epic! A brilliant evening. If you look closely you can see me in the audience.
I love my son more than anything in the world (and his mum) especially when I’m shown things like this which was to be inserted into a Father’s Day card. I like how he emphasises that I keep him alive! 🤣🤣🤣
CALLING EVERYONE IN OR NEAR READING! The Night Sky Show comes to Reading Hexagon on Sunday. This is your last chance to see this show here, so don't miss it. A fantastic evening exploring the cosmos for everyone. Book here: whatsonreading.com/venues/hexag...
Setting up tonight’s show in Bournemouth Come along if you are in the area.
Did you know that much of Star Wars was filmed in the UK with British Crew. It's mainly a British movie. I have had the honour of meeting some of the crew who worked on it. One of them even came to my show. I am not worthy...
May the Fourth Be With You. This was my first ever Star Wars comic. I missed the earlier ones as I was only 6 and didn't know they existed.
It was a long night under beautiful clear skies last night. I like to look after my skin, especially when outside in the elements. I’ve just slapped this lot on to do just that! #Astronomy #skincare
Nice big meteor over the UK at 12:30am. Video from Cara Crick and Yorkshire Weather.
FANCY A GREAT NIGHT OUT? Then come along to my show. Tickets sell out fast, so don't delay! Get your tickets here nightskyshow.co.uk Bournemouth Reading Hull Southernd-on-sea Nottingham York Exeter (sequel) Southampton (sequel) Tunbridge Wells Stoke-on-Trent Monmouth (sequel) Oxford and many more
I've decided to start investing for mine and my families future. I've just filled a up a couple of jerry cans with petrol. Should be worth a fair bit after a while...
THE NIGHT SKY SHOW 2026 tickets here www.nightskyshow.co.uk Bournemouth Reading Hull Southernd-on-sea Nottingham York Exeter (sequel) Southampton (sequel) Tunbridge Wells Stoke-on-Trent Monmouth (sequel) Oxford Warrington Northampton Dundee Glasgow Chester Portsmouth Sheffield Torquay Cheltenham
Original and very collectible 1977 Star Wars R2D2 and C3PO action figures purchased as a nice surprise for me today, by the lovely and wonderful Mrs Astro. These will take pride of place in my studio. 😊
ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! SPACE STATION PASSING OVER THE UK FROM THE WEST NOW!!!
T - 10 minutes until an incredibly bright International Space Station passes over the UK. Follow @Virtualastro for alerts and find out more about space and the night sky in a very entertaining way.. Book tickets to my show here: www.nightskyshow.co.uk
T - 30 minutes until an incredibly bright International Space Station passes over the UK. Follow @Virtualastro for alerts and find out more about space and the night sky in a very entertaining way.. Book tickets to my show here: www.nightskyshow.co.uk
Fancy A Great Night Out? Check out all my Night Sky Show dates in 2026 and beyond. With over 60 sold out UK shows and one of the longest running live shows of its kind. Thousands love it! Find dates, info and book here nightskyshow.co.uk
