On Thursday, August 27, visitors to Oriel y Parc National Park Discovery Centre will be invited to see Pembrokeshire through fresh eyes, with Dark Skies Day.

Daytime events begin with a talk on the hidden world of moths led by a National Park Authority Conservation Officer, followed by drop-in solar viewing with Preseli Astronomy, who’ll help visitors safely observe the sun through a smart telescope.

Storyteller Bron Jones brings the islands’ seabirds to life in Phantoms of the Sea, a free family storytelling session about the Manx shearwaters that nest along the Pembrokeshire coast, while a talk on Bats – the Superstars of the Night explores some of the rarest bat species in Europe found on the doorstep.

Preseli Astronomy Society return through the afternoon with two more talks: an introduction to the night sky for curious beginners and a look at the search for life beyond Earth.

As dusk falls, the event shifts into its after-dark programme. A Ranger-led Biofluorescent Night Walk uses UV torches to reveal the hidden glow of lichens, plants and insects around St Davids, while the Ranger-led Brilliant Bats, St Davids walk gives visitors the chance to use bat detectors and discover what’s active around the Cathedral after dark.

The day closes, weather permitting, with a free, drop-in stargazing session with Preseli Astronomy Society, offering the chance to explore galaxies, nebulae and the Milky Way through a range of telescopes.

Most Dark Skies Day events require booking in advance, and some are weather dependent. Full details, prices and booking information for all summer events are available at www.orielyparc.co.uk .