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Sidmouth Science Week: NLO Day Talk – Space Weather

Starts
2:00 pm 18 October 2026
Ends
2:45 pm 18 October 2026

Sunday 18th October 2pm – 2:45pm

Norman Lockyer Observatory, Salcombe Hill Road, Sidmouth EX10 0NY

Space Weather – What is it and why should we care?

Talk by Dr Rebecca Spalton, Met Office.

This talk will take place during the Norman Lockyer Observatory Family Fun Day for which a £15 per adult entry charge applies. Children 0-17 go free.

This year there are four space-themed talks – Planet-forming discs with the James Webb Space TelescopeThe quest for new worldsChaos in weather forecasting and Space Weather.

In association with the Norman Lockyer Observatory.

Published
21 August 2026
Last Updated
21 August 2026