Our neighbours at the Royal Observatory Greenwich are celebrating their 350th anniversary in 2025. Join us during Space Week and International Observe the Moon Night (a NASA-led initiative) to celebrate the work of astronomers past and present, and the achievements that continue to shape our understanding of the cosmos. Explore how people connect to the Moon, and take part in a unique lunar celebration that blends science, art, music, and poetry.

Celestial Harmonies

Time: 2.30pm–3.30pm & 4pm-5pm Location: Chapel of St Peter and St Paul

Enjoy a special performance by The Gloriana Choir, featuring a selected repertoire inspired by the Moon and the night sky. Their performances will take place in the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul during the afternoon, offering moments of musical reflection and wonder.

Founded in 2016, this all-female choir is led by Director Deborah Miles-Johnson, a singer with the Royal Opera House and former member of the BBC Singers. The choir’s many performances have included appearances at Rothschild & Co’s Sky Pavilion and for Classic FM.

Free but you must book a place

Celestial Reflections: An Evening of Poetry and Moon Gazing

Time: 7pm–9.30pmLocation: Painted Hall and the Upper Lawns of the Old Royal Naval College

Join us for an exciting, interactive poetry performance inspired by the Moon and the cosmos, featuring celebrated poets Dom Conlon, Kate Wakeling, and A.F. Harrold, each bringing their own unique voice and perspective to our closest celestial neighbour.

The evening includes two sets of performances with a break in between, giving you the chance to observe the Moon through telescopes with the expert guidance of the Flamsteed Astronomy Society and astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Whether skies are clear or cloudy, they will be on hand to answer your questions and share tips on observing the night sky.