Bawsey Country Park on the outskirts of King’s Lynn offers respite from local light pollution and is a fantastic place to stargaze. The site is accessible to the public overnight, and a small parking charge applies. The venue hosts stargazing events in collaboration with the King’s Lynn & District Astronomy Society.
Location events organiser
King's Lynn & Distict Astronomy Society organises events at this location
Please contact King's Lynn & Distict Astronomy Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: King's Lynn & Distict Astronomy Society
Twitter: @lynnastro
Facebook: King's Lynn & Distict Astronomy Society
Weather forecast
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13/05/24
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13/05/24
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14/05/24
15° 1% -
14/05/24
15° 7%
Weather forecast for King's Lynn (3.4 miles away) updated 13/05/24 at 20:00.
Local light pollution
Bawsey Country Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-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.
Mon 13th May
Tue 14th May
Wed 15th May
Thu 16th May
Fri 17th May
Sat 18th May
Sun 19th May
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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