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Brasted (approximate location)

Brasted (approximate location)

Chart Lane, Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA, South East England

Best time to visit

Weather forecast

  • 22/05/25

    11° 5%

  • 22/05/25

    8° 1%

  • 23/05/25

    5° 0%

  • 23/05/25

    5° 0%

Weather forecast for Westerham (1.7 miles away) updated 22/05/25 at 04:02.

Local light pollution

Brasted (approximate location) is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural 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 Brasted (approximate location)

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 Thu 22nd May

Thu 22nd May

Third Quarter
34 % illuminated
Dark from 21:36 to 02:00
Dark for 4h 23m
Moon phase on Fri 23rd May

Fri 23rd May

Waning Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 21:39 to 02:11
Dark for 4h 31m
Moon phase on Sat 24th May

Sat 24th May

Waning Crescent
14 % illuminated
Dark from 21:41 to 02:09
Dark for 4h 27m
Moon phase on Sun 25th May

Sun 25th May

Waning Crescent
7 % illuminated
Dark from 21:43 to 02:07
Dark for 4h 23m
Moon phase on Mon 26th May

Mon 26th May

New Moon
2 % illuminated
Dark from 21:45 to 02:05
Dark for 4h 19m
Moon phase on Tue 27th May

Tue 27th May

New Moon
0 % illuminated
Dark from 21:47 to 02:04
Dark for 4h 16m
Moon phase on Wed 28th May

Wed 28th May

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 22:34 to 02:02
Dark for 3h 28m

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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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Events nearby

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  • Croydon Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 22nd May 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Trinity School - Croydon, Croydon, CR9 7AT (9.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 22nd May 2025 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD (11.2 miles away)

    More info

  • Loughton Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Thursday 22nd May 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ (27.2 miles away)

    More info

  • Hampstead Garden Suburb Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 28th May 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Free Church Hall - Northway, Northway, NW11 7AG (24.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Orpington Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 28th May 2025 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, Petts Wood, BR6 1QW (7.9 miles away)

    More info

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