Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve
Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS27 4AT
The Blackhall Rocks Nature Reserver has a public car park right next to the beach with views to the North and North-East suitable for aurora spotting.
Local light pollution
Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban 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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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