NightFlyers: A Journey into the Star-Lit World of the Moth

As part of this year's High Weald Wild About Dark Skies festival, join moth specialist Colin Piper, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society Doug Edworthy, the Sussex Sidewalk Astronomers and the High Weald’s Dark Skies co-ordinator Samantha Nicholas for an informative and exciting after-dark walk exploring the star-lit life of the moth.

Kicking off at 7.00pm at a private site in Etchingham, we’ll be taking a torchlit walk through ancient woodland, scrub and open grassy areas, discussing the different species of moth that make these different habitats their home, and making the most of the location’s panoramic views of the sky to learn about the Northern Hemisphere's glorious autumn constellations. With the help of the Sussex Sidewalk Astronomers, we’ll then spend some time with telescopes getting up close and personal with our galaxy, before ending with hot soup and the chance to discuss everything we’ve learnt.

NB If weather is unsuitable, the event may be postponed.