MILD, WET, OCTOBER, SECOND DULLEST OCTOBER ON RECORD Armagh Observatory, 7th November 2025: Armagh Observatory reports that October 2025 was warmer and wetter than average, and the dullest October at Armagh for 79 years. Total precipitation was 108.5 mm (4.27 inches) including 6 trace values, therefore 108.2 mm if trace Read more
October’s Night Sky: The Ultimate Halloween Event Come one, come all to witness the ultimate Halloween event hosted by our night sky! Admission is free and the doors never close. Just take a step outside tonight and look up into the spectacular night sky. A show that has been running Read more
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium has announced a number of family friendly Halloween themed events that will take place on site over the October mid-term break. These will include: Spooky Space Family Dome Show. Running at various times daily from 24th October until 3rd November. If you’re looking for cosmic fun, Read more
The discovery of planets orbiting around other stars has been one of humankinds greatest achievements. The existance of these ‘exo-planets’ can challenge our perception of our place in the universe. Since the first confirmed detection of a planet around another normal star (51 Peg) in 1995, many thousands of planets have been discovered. Indeed, it is likely that most stars will have their own system of planets. It is important in answering the question – is there intelligent life out there?
Hello and welcome to my first attempt at an Astronotes blog! My name is Stephen and I’m finding out about our sky as I go during my time here in the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. So, I hope you’ll join me on our journey through the October night sky. Read more