Fort Island - Isle of Man

Fort Island - Isle of Man

Fort Island Road, Derbyhaven, Isle of Man, IM8 1AA

Located on the south-east tip of this large car park is a registered Dark Sky Discovery site and offers sensational views of the night sky.  Minimal light pollution from the west towards the airport.


Fort Island - Isle of Man is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

    34%
  • 29/03/24

    4%
  • 30/03/24

    36%
  • 30/03/24

    8%

Weather forecast for Derbyhaven (beach) (0.9 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Isle of Man Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (7.2 miles away)

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  • Social evening at the Isle of Man Observatory

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (7.2 miles away)

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  • Isle of Man Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (7.2 miles away)

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  • Social evening at the Isle of Man Observatory

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (7.2 miles away)

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  • Isle of Man Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (7.2 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Rosehill Farm Apartments

    Richmond Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 1JH (5.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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