

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chasing the Aurora with Wil at Life Science Centre
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Always wanted to see the Northern Lights?

Professional photographer, astronomer and stargazer Wil Cheung, is back by popular demand. 

Wil reveals how, when, and where to experience the Aurora Borealis and shares breathtaking footage of the phenomenon in Life’s immersive 360° dome.   

Wil has seen the Northern Lights more than 400 times and is dedicated to helping people around the world see the aurora at its best. And with the Earth currently in the most active part of the Sun’s cycle, it’s the perfect time to experience the phenomenon.  

Deepen your understanding of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring displays and see some of Wil’s mesmerising images in all their glory. The talk concludes with a chance to see Life: The Greatest Story. Produced by Life and narrated by actor Alex Kingston, star of Doctor Who and ER, this 360° immersive dome show explores the origins of life on Earth, from bacteria deep in the ocean, to the evolution of plants, fungi and animals. 

Expect a relaxed, immersive experience with super comfy seats and full wheelchair access. Questions at the end are welcome. 

Wednesday 4 February – 5:30pm – 7:00pm and 7:30pm – 9:00pm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/chasing-the-aurora-with-wil-at-life-science-centre/200029320536114
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/event/chasing-the-aurora-with-wil/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newcastle+upon+tyne-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle Upon Tyne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Science at Life
- **lat**: 54.96754
- **long**: -1.62086
- **full address**: Science at Life, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Science at Life (https://allevents.in/org/science-at-life/5631629)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2ae82d287c9c6e86507eea54987421245fe5ca7101b873ce448eb7c88631d254-rimg-w1200-h940-dc020303-gmir?v=1770217746
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f0070fbe66b65787ea289ee52d83def59fafeef3d218e5a9366b102c202f27fe-rimg-w300-h300-dc020303-gmir?v=1770217746

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Science at Life, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Science at Life
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, photography
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Chasing the Aurora with Wil at Life Science Centre ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Chasing the Aurora with Wil at Life Science Centre",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2ae82d287c9c6e86507eea54987421245fe5ca7101b873ce448eb7c88631d254-rimg-w1200-h940-dc020303-gmir?v=1770217746",
        "startDate": "2026-02-04",
        "endDate": "2026-02-04",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/chasing-the-aurora-with-wil-at-life-science-centre/200029320536114",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Science at Life",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "name": "Science at Life, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom",
                "addressLocality": "Newcastle Upon Tyne",
                "addressRegion": "EN",
                "addressCountry": "GB"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "54.96754",
                "longitude": "-1.62086"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Always wanted to see the Northern Lights?\n\nProfessional photographer, astronomer and stargazer Wil Cheung, is back by popular demand. \n\nWil reveals how, when, and where to experience the Aurora Borealis and shares breathtaking footage of the phenomenon in Life’s immersive 360° dome.   \n\nWil has seen",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Science at Life",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/science-at-life/5631629",
                "description": "Life Science Centre at Centre for Life, Newcastle, is an amazing visitor attraction where you can learn, have fun and find your inner scientist!"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```