An exploration of the skies in Old Hunstanton
Wednesday 10th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm
Hunstanton Observatory
Off Lighthouse Close, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6EL
Come join us for a fascinating evening of stargazing at The Hunstanton Observatory! It’s the perfect spot to observe the wonders of the night sky. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned astronomer, this event is sure to spark your curiosity and awe. Discover the beauty of the cosmos with a knowledgeable guide from Outsideology. As your night vision develops along the way Jon from Wild for Woods will help you navigate the heavens, tune into nocturnal wildlife, reveal hidden lights and demonstrate magical night phenomena that are all threatened by our increasingly illuminated society. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the mysteries of our night sky!
Please note that this has already taken place on 10/04/2024
Event organiser
Norfolk Coast Protected Landscape is organising this event
Please contact Norfolk Coast Protected Landscape directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Norfolk Coast Protected Landscape
Twitter: @ournorfolkcoast
Event booking
Event darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. 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.
Wed 10th Apr
Local light pollution
Hunstanton Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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