Dark Skies with the Whitby Astronomical Society
Friday 1st November 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Whitby Youth Hostel
Abbey House, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT
Join Whitby Astronomical Society for an in-depth presentation on the spectacular things that can be seen in our night skies. Followed by a picture show and Q&A.
Then head outside the Abbey House for observations and a star walk. Recommended 8 years and over. Ticket price includes hot drink & slice of cake. 5yrs & under are free.
To book your place email [email protected] to reserve spaces for the night. Pay on arrival.
This event is part of the North York Moors Dark Skies Fringe Festival 2024.
Event organiser
Whitby & District Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Whitby & District Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Whitby & District Astronomical Society
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.
Fri 1st Nov
Local light pollution
Whitby Youth Hostel 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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