Alston Moor Observatory
Alston Moor Golf Club, Penrith, Cumbria, CA9 3DB, North West England
The Alston Moor Observatory at Alston Golf Club is under construction and is due to open Winter 2024.
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Alston Youth Hostel (1.2 miles away) updated 12/10/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
Alston Moor 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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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Alston Moor Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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