On Saturday, 14 March 2026, the Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service and the Macclesfield Astronomical Society (MaccAstro) will host a public stargazing evening at Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The event is listed on the Cheshire East Ranger events calendar.
The session runs from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM and will typically begin with indoor introductory talks at the Visitor Centre before the group moves to the hilltop for guided telescope observation. The thin waning crescent moon on the night (New Moon is on 18 March) means only minimal moonlight is present, providing a dark-sky window ideal for viewing the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy and the planet Jupiter.
Ranger Martin James will lead the evening alongside volunteers from the Macclesfield Astronomical Society, who will provide telescopes and observing equipment. At an elevation of approximately 380 metres (about 1,246 ft), Tegg’s Nose is one of the highest points in Cheshire and offers a vantage above much of the light pollution from surrounding towns, making it a favoured local site for stargazing.
Organizers advise anyone interested in attending to check the Cheshire East events listing or the Macclesfield Astronomical Society website for booking details in advance. Many previous ranger-led stargazing sessions have required advance booking and some have charged a small fee (past events frequently listed a £5.00 charge), so check the current March 14 listing for up-to-date information.
This evening forms part of a regular series of ranger-led events designed to encourage people to enjoy local green spaces after dark and to provide accessible astronomy outreach for families and beginners.
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