Disclaimer

Astrorias shares general information about stargazing. Night-time trips to the coast carry real risks, so please plan carefully and put safety first.

Coastal safety

Tides, cliffs, rocks, cold and changing weather can all be dangerous, especially in the dark. Always check tide times and forecasts, follow local signs and advice, tell someone your plans and turn back if conditions change. In an emergency at the coast in the UK or Ireland, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Eye safety

Never look at the Sun with the naked eye or through binoculars, cameras or telescopes unless you are using a certified solar filter designed for that purpose.

Accuracy

Sky positions, dates and the homepage Moon panel are approximate. For precise times, use an up-to-date almanac, planetarium software or a national observatory’s published data.

The wider archive

Night Log holds older articles on many subjects published before the current guides. They are kept for reference and do not share the site’s focus on stargazing.