Northumberland All-Sky LIVE

The Northumberland All-Sky Camera is a north facing camera that offers a wide angle view of most of the sky. The camera is located in the village of Embleton close to the Northumberland coast, it runs 24 hours a day and 7 days a week updating a new image on this page approximately every minute.

This camera was originally born from my interest in the observing the night sky. I wanted something that I could use to easily check sky conditions, in particular looking out for Northern Lights activity and good conditions for astrophotography.   

The camera is a simple home built affair, however, it offers a quick and accurate assessment of current sky conditions over the North Northumberland Coast. 

I thought I’d share this camera online so others can enjoy the dark starry skies of Northumberland from the comfort of their own home ! On a clear moonless night you may be lucky enough to spot the faint trail of the Milky Way or even see the Northern Lights shimmering low to the north above the old ruined cottage. In the continuous twilight of the mid-summer nights look out for noctilucent clouds.