Located on the Wirral Peninsula this country park allows the escape of the worst of local light pollution allowing for good views of skies to the West. This location is sometimes used by Liverpool Astronomical Society who organise public star parties here.
Location events organiser
Liverpool Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Liverpool Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Liverpool Astronomical Society
Twitter: @liverpoolas
Facebook: Liverpool Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Irby (1.4 miles away) updated 16/04/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
Wirral Country Park & Visitors Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Wirral Country Park & Visitors Centre
Best time to visit
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.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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