Cranborne Chase StarFest 2025
Thursday 20th March 2025 from 10:00am to 18:00pm
Warminster Civic Theatre
Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8LB, South West England
Cranborne Chase StarFest 2025 promises an unforgettable celebration of the night sky with a packed programme of events for all ages. Enjoy immersive planetarium sessions, hands-on Space Detective Workshops, and incredible stargazing experiences guided by experts.
In addition to the main festival activities, Warminster Town Council will host a range of free events, including an exciting StarFest trail that invites visitors to explore the town while learning about the importance of preserving our dark skies. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or a curious beginner, StarFest 2025 offers a stellar experience for everyone!
Please note that this has already taken place on 20/03/2025
Event organiser
Dark Night Skies Cranborne Chase National Landscape is organising this event
Please contact Dark Night Skies Cranborne Chase National Landscape directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
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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.
Thu 20th Mar
Local light pollution
Warminster Civic Theatre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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.
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