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Blythe Hill Fields

Blythe Hill Fields

Blythe Hill Lane, London, London, SE23 1ND

Best time to visit

Rediscover the night skies in London by getting up high onto Blythe Hill! Look towards the South where there are the best views, away from the light pollution of central London. This location is recommended by Dark Sky London.

Blythe Hill Fields has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, national park, community organisation or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.

Weather forecast

  • 27/04/24

    11° 81%

  • 27/04/24

    9° 91%

  • 28/04/24

    9° 88%

  • 28/04/24

    10° 85%

Weather forecast for Lewisham (1.6 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 04:00.

Local light pollution

Blythe Hill Fields 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 Blythe Hill Fields

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 Sat 27th Apr

Sat 27th Apr

Waning Gibbous
91 % illuminated
Dark from 20:42 to 00:01
Dark for 3h 18m
Moon phase on Sun 28th Apr

Sun 28th Apr

Waning Gibbous
84 % illuminated
Dark from 20:44 to 01:00
Dark for 4h 15m
Moon phase on Mon 29th Apr

Mon 29th Apr

Waning Gibbous
76 % illuminated
Dark from 20:47 to 01:44
Dark for 4h 56m
Moon phase on Tue 30th Apr

Tue 30th Apr

Third Quarter
66 % illuminated
Dark from 20:49 to 02:15
Dark for 5h 25m
Moon phase on Wed 1st May

Wed 1st May

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 20:51 to 02:37
Dark for 5h 45m
Moon phase on Thu 2nd May

Thu 2nd May

Third Quarter
44 % illuminated
Dark from 20:53 to 02:54
Dark for 6h 0m
Moon phase on Fri 3rd May

Fri 3rd May

Third Quarter
33 % illuminated
Dark from 20:56 to 02:55
Dark for 5h 58m

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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  • Public solar viewing with Flamsteed Astronomy Society

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 11:00am to 16:00pm

    Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ (2.6 miles away)

    More info

  • Community open evening at Bayfordbury Observatory

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Bayfordbury Observatory, Bayfordbury, SG13 8LD (23.0 miles away)

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  • Ewell Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Nonsuch High School and Observatory, Cheam, SM3 8AB (10.3 miles away)

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  • Mid-Kent Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Bredhurst Village Hall, Bredhurst, ME7 3JZ (27.6 miles away)

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  • West of London Astronomical Society meeting – Harrow

    Monday 13th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Royal British Legion - Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0DW (15.9 miles away)

    More info

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