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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

  • 01/06/24

    15° 4%

  • 01/06/24

    12° 0%

  • 02/06/24

    9° 0%

  • 02/06/24

    8° 0%

Weather forecast for Sutton In Ashfield (1.8 miles away) updated 01/06/24 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 Sat 1st Jun

Sat 1st Jun

Third Quarter
36 % illuminated
Dark from 22:28 to 01:34
Dark for 3h 5m
Moon phase on Sun 2nd Jun

Sun 2nd Jun

Waning Crescent
25 % illuminated
Dark from 22:30 to 01:32
Dark for 3h 1m
Moon phase on Mon 3rd Jun

Mon 3rd Jun

Waning Crescent
16 % illuminated
Dark from 22:33 to 01:31
Dark for 2h 57m
Moon phase on Tue 4th Jun

Tue 4th Jun

Waning Crescent
8 % illuminated
Dark from 22:35 to 01:29
Dark for 2h 53m
Moon phase on Wed 5th Jun

Wed 5th Jun

New Moon
3 % illuminated
Dark from 22:37 to 01:27
Dark for 2h 49m
Moon phase on Thu 6th Jun

Thu 6th Jun

New Moon
0 % illuminated
Dark from 22:39 to 01:25
Dark for 2h 45m
Moon phase on Fri 7th Jun

Fri 7th Jun

New Moon
0 % illuminated
Dark from 22:41 to 01:24
Dark for 2h 42m

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

Display nearby events on a calendar

  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 5th September 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info

  • Sheffield Astronomical Society Meeting

    Tuesday 10th September 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    The Ranmoor Parish Centre, Sheffield, S10 3GX (21.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 12th September 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info

  • Observing with Melton and District Astronomical Society

    Friday 13th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

    More info

  • Observing at Flamsteed Observatory

    Saturday 14th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Flamsteed Observatory, Derby, DE6 3BY (18.8 miles away)

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