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Alvaston Park, Derby

Alvaston Park, Derby

Meadow Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8QQ

Best time to visit

Venue for stargazing events hosted by the Derby Parks service often in collaboration with Derby & District Astronomical Society.

Weather forecast

  • 18/04/25

    12° 14%

Weather forecast for Derby County F.c. (0.6 miles away) updated 18/04/25 at 20:00.

Local light pollution

Alvaston Park, Derby is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban 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 Alvaston Park, Derby

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 Fri 18th Apr

Fri 18th Apr

Waning Gibbous
79 % illuminated
Dark from 20:35 to 01:48
Dark for 5h 12m
Moon phase on Sat 19th Apr

Sat 19th Apr

Waning Gibbous
70 % illuminated
Dark from 20:37 to 02:26
Dark for 5h 48m
Moon phase on Sun 20th Apr

Sun 20th Apr

Third Quarter
61 % illuminated
Dark from 20:39 to 02:53
Dark for 6h 13m
Moon phase on Mon 21st Apr

Mon 21st Apr

Third Quarter
51 % illuminated
Dark from 20:42 to 03:13
Dark for 6h 31m
Moon phase on Tue 22nd Apr

Tue 22nd Apr

Third Quarter
40 % illuminated
Dark from 20:44 to 03:21
Dark for 6h 36m
Moon phase on Wed 23rd Apr

Wed 23rd Apr

Waning Crescent
30 % illuminated
Dark from 20:46 to 03:18
Dark for 6h 31m
Moon phase on Thu 24th Apr

Thu 24th Apr

Waning Crescent
20 % illuminated
Dark from 20:49 to 03:15
Dark for 6h 25m

Find more dates

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

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Events nearby

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  • Leicester Astronomical Society meeting (fourth Tuesday)

    Tuesday 22nd April 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    National Space Centre, Leicester, LE4 5NS (21.6 miles away)

    More info

  • Open Dome Night at Trent Astronomical Observatory

    Thursday 24th April 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Trent Astronomical Observatory, Nottingham, NG11 8NF (10.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Observing with Melton and District Astronomical Society

    Friday 25th April 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Gaddesby Village Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE7 4WF (23.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Rosliston Astronomy Group late-month meeting

    Friday 25th April 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX (13.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 25th April 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH (23.8 miles away)

    More info

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