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Moon and star spotting

Early dark nights are perfect for it. Wrap up, look up and spot the moon and the first twinkly stars.

  • 15 min total
  • Low mess
  • Ages 3–5*
  • Outdoors
  • Autumn and winter
Let's do this

*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.

A tiny plan for your day

Estimated time: 3 min to wrap up · 10 min to look · 2 min to head in. It's fine to stop early.

Before you start

What you’ll need

  • Warm coats, hats and gloves
  • A blanket or camping mat, optional
  • A torch

Let's begin

Five simple steps

That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.

  1. Head out on a clear evening, after tea.

  2. Turn the torch off and let your eyes get used to the dark.

  3. Find the moon. What shape is it tonight?

  4. Count the stars you can see. Can you find the brightest one?

  5. Together

    Make up a name for a group of stars together.

All done!

That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.

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