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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

  • 19/04/24

    10° 8%

  • 19/04/24

    7° 1%

  • 20/04/24

    4° 0%

  • 20/04/24

    4° 0%

Weather forecast for Derby County F.c. (0.6 miles away) updated 19/04/24 at 16:00.

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 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
Moon phase on Thu 25th Apr

Thu 25th Apr

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
Dark from 20:52 to 21:47
Dark for 0h 54m

Find more dates

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

Calendar

Events nearby

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society introduction to astronomy

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY (2.3 miles away)

    More info

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

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

    More info

  • Sherwood Observatory Public Open Day – April 2024

    Saturday 20th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    Sherwood Observatory, Mansfield, NG17 5LF (17.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Leicester Astronomical Society meeting (fourth Tuesday)

    Tuesday 23rd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

    More info

  • Ilkeston & District Astronomical Society informal meeting

    Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Shipley Country Park Visitors Centre, Shipley, DE75 7GX (7.4 miles away)

    More info

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