AUTUMN EQUINOX takes place today, giving stargazers a chance to witness the night sky change seasons.

It occurs in September each year, and in the northern hemisphere the date marks the end of summer and beginning of autumn.

This year it takes place tonight (September 22) at 8:21pm.

Here are 10 sites in Herefordshire which are ideal for stargazing.

Berrington Hall: Just outside Leominster. The hall is one of Herefordshire Astronomical Society's observation sites.

Fownhope: The Recreation Field in Fownhope is one of the three observation sites used by Herefordshire Astronomical Society.

Bartestree: Just outside of Hereford. The village hall in Bartstree is the third observation site used by Herefordshire Astronomical Society for stargazing.

Malvern Hills: The Malvern Hills has two Dark Sky Discovery Sites in the area and enjoys clear night skies.

Blakemere: This Herefordshire village was listed by the Guardian as one of the 10 best sites for stargazers in the country.

Kingstone: The village enjoys low light pollution and has one of the county's highest star counts according to countryside charity CPRE.

Hay Bluff: Right on the English/Welsh Border, Hay Bluff is listed by the Brecon Beacons National Park as on of the best 10 places to go stargazing.

St Margarets: According to CPRE, St Margarets village in the south of the county enjoys one of Herefordshire's highest star counts.

King's Caple: Between Hereford and Ledbury, the village of King's Caple is said by CPRE to have some of the county's truly darkest night skies.

Brilley Mountain: Located on the border with Wales. Brilley Mountain is another place with dark skies perfect for stargazing.