Cathedral shines as light show returns

Projections on Durham Cathedral's exterior. It is light up in blue, purple and pink. Peter Walker

For the first time the show is illuminating the exterior of the cathedral

A cathedral is being transformed into a canvas as a light and sound show returns for a third year.

Durham Cathedral is being lit up with colourful projections, including original footage of a rocket launch, galaxies and stars.

The theme of Luxmuralis is Space and for the first time the show is also illuminating the exterior of the building.

It has been touring cathedrals in England and Durham Cathedral first hosted it in 2022. The event runs until Sunday.

Inside the cathedral is lit up in yellow, purple, blue and pink. Peter Walker

The theme of the display this year is Space

The cathedral nave is lit up in purple with green projections. Parts of the columns and the ceiling are lit up in different shades of pink and red. Peter Walker

Durham Cathedral has hosted Luxmuralis since 2022

Pink, purple and red projections on the cathedral. A yellow moon crescent is projected on the floor. Peter Walker

The experience takes visitors on an exploration through galaxies

A pink sun with yellow rays is projected on the outside of the cathedral. Peter Walker

Durham Cathedral first hosted the show in 2022

Intertwining yellow circles projected inside the cathedral against a blue background. Sun and system is also written in yellow. Peter Walker

The Luxmuralis show has been touring cathedrals in England

A pink projection with yellow and orange streaks. Peter Walker

The installation also features music

A galaxy illumination inside the cathedral. There is a bright yellow circle on the left against a backdrop of pink and purple. On the right the columns and the ceiling are lit up in a mix of blue, yellow, and pink in swirly shapes.Peter Walker

The show encourages people to explore their relationship with the planet

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