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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

  • 18/05/24

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  • 19/05/24

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Weather forecast for Sutton In Ashfield (1.8 miles away) updated 18/05/24 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 18th May

Sat 18th May

Waxing Gibbous
73 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sun 19th May

Sun 19th May

Waxing Gibbous
81 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Mon 20th May

Mon 20th May

Waxing Gibbous
88 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Tue 21st May

Tue 21st May

Waxing Gibbous
93 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Wed 22nd May

Wed 22nd May

Full Moon
97 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Thu 23rd May

Thu 23rd May

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 24th May

Fri 24th May

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
Dark from 22:08 to 22:09
Dark for 0h 0m

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 14th June 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 15th June 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:30pm

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

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  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 20th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Practical Astronomy with Nottingham Astronomical Society

    Thursday 20th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Burnside Hall - Plumtree, Nottingham, NG12 5ND (16.5 miles away)

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society introduction to astronomy

    Friday 21st June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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