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Sherwood Observatory

Sherwood Observatory

Near Coxmoor Golf Club, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LF

Best time to visit

Home of the Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society who regularly open their observatory to the public.

Location events organiser

Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society

Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society
Twitter: @sherwoodobs
Facebook: Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society

Weather forecast

  • 25/04/24

    6° 7%

  • 25/04/24

    4° 4%

  • 26/04/24

    2° 0%

  • 26/04/24

    2° 0%

Weather forecast for Sutton In Ashfield (1.8 miles away) updated 25/04/24 at 20:00.

Local light pollution

Sherwood Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.

The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.

Light pollution map of Sherwood Observatory

Best time to visit

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.

Moon phase on Thu 25th Apr

Thu 25th Apr

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
Dark from 20:52 to 21:47
Dark for 0h 54m
Moon phase on Fri 26th Apr

Fri 26th Apr

Waning Gibbous
96 % illuminated
Dark from 20:54 to 23:07
Dark for 2h 12m
Moon phase on Sat 27th Apr

Sat 27th Apr

Waning Gibbous
91 % illuminated
Dark from 20:57 to 00:20
Dark for 3h 22m
Moon phase on Sun 28th Apr

Sun 28th Apr

Waning Gibbous
84 % illuminated
Dark from 20:59 to 01:20
Dark for 4h 20m
Moon phase on Mon 29th Apr

Mon 29th Apr

Waning Gibbous
76 % illuminated
Dark from 21:02 to 02:01
Dark for 4h 58m
Moon phase on Tue 30th Apr

Tue 30th Apr

Third Quarter
66 % illuminated
Dark from 21:04 to 02:29
Dark for 5h 24m
Moon phase on Wed 1st May

Wed 1st May

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 21:07 to 02:48
Dark for 5h 40m

Find more dates

If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

Calendar

Events nearby

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  • Observing with Melton and District Astronomical Society

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Gaddesby Village Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE7 4WF (29.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH (13.3 miles away)

    More info

  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    Swinton Bottom Club, Swinton, S64 8AU (25.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Nottingham Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Nottingham Emmanuel School, West Bridgford, NG2 7YF (13.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Derby & District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY (17.0 miles away)

    More info

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