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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

  • 01/05/24

    16° 44%

  • 01/05/24

    14° 4%

  • 02/05/24

    12° 8%

  • 02/05/24

    10° 9%

Weather forecast for Derby County F.c. (0.6 miles away) updated 01/05/24 at 12:00.

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 Wed 1st May

Wed 1st May

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 21:06 to 02:48
Dark for 5h 41m
Moon phase on Thu 2nd May

Thu 2nd May

Third Quarter
44 % illuminated
Dark from 21:09 to 02:53
Dark for 5h 43m
Moon phase on Fri 3rd May

Fri 3rd May

Third Quarter
33 % illuminated
Dark from 21:11 to 02:50
Dark for 5h 38m
Moon phase on Sat 4th May

Sat 4th May

Waning Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 21:14 to 02:47
Dark for 5h 32m
Moon phase on Sun 5th May

Sun 5th May

Waning Crescent
14 % illuminated
Dark from 21:17 to 02:45
Dark for 5h 28m
Moon phase on Mon 6th May

Mon 6th May

Waning Crescent
6 % illuminated
Dark from 21:19 to 02:42
Dark for 5h 22m
Moon phase on Tue 7th May

Tue 7th May

New Moon
2 % illuminated
Dark from 21:22 to 02:39
Dark for 5h 16m

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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  • Ilkeston & District Astronomical Society informal meeting

    Wednesday 31st July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info

  • Rosliston Astronomy Group Astrophotography Session

    Friday 2nd August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

    More info

  • Sutton Coldfield Astronomical Club meeting

    Wednesday 7th August 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1NL (28.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Rosliston Astronomy Group mid-month meeting

    Friday 9th August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

    More info

  • Observing at Flamsteed Observatory (50th Anniversay Meeting)

    Saturday 10th August 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Flamsteed Observatory, Derby, DE6 3BY (10.3 miles away)

    More info

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