While it’s a rare sight to see in the UK and the fact that it is so close to home it’s no wonder that it’s all people are talking about.
And if you have now caught the stargazing bug then you’re in luck as experts have shared the top UK spots for a stargazing holiday.
Jessops has looked at the UK’s dark sky reserves, this is where light pollution is at its lowest, to find out where you catch the stars for a themed getaway.
The study looked at several factors including viewing locations across the UK, stargazing events and accommodation choices.
They found Northumberland Dark Sky Park as the best place to visit if you want to get your stargazing boots on.
This is thanks to the number of observation points you can stargaze from and it is packed with several attractions that you can go and visit.