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Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church

Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church

Carnarvon Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6PH

Best time to visit

The United Reform Church in Clacton-on-Sea is the meeting venue for Clacton and District Astronomical Society.

Location events organiser

Clacton & District Astronomical Association

Clacton & District Astronomical Association organises events at this location

Please contact Clacton & District Astronomical Association directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: Clacton & District Astronomical Association
Facebook: Clacton & District Astronomical Association

Weather forecast

  • 18/04/24

    12° 11%

  • 18/04/24

    10° 52%

  • 19/04/24

    9° 61%

  • 19/04/24

    9° 21%

Weather forecast for Clacton-on-sea (0.1 miles away) updated 18/04/24 at 16:01.

Local light pollution

Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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 Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church

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 Thu 18th Apr

Thu 18th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
71 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 19th Apr

Fri 19th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
79 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sat 20th Apr

Sat 20th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
86 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sun 21st Apr

Sun 21st Apr

Waxing Gibbous
92 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Mon 22nd Apr

Mon 22nd Apr

Full Moon
96 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Tue 23rd Apr

Tue 23rd Apr

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Wed 24th Apr

Wed 24th Apr

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS

Find more dates

If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

Calendar

Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Clacton and District Astronomical Association meeting

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

    Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6PH

    More info

  • Clacton and District Astronomical Association meeting

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

    Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6PH

    More info

  • Clacton and District Astronomical Association meeting

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

    Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6PH

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