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Chapelgarth Estate

Chapelgarth Estate

Great Broughton, Stokesley, Cleveland, TS9 7ET, Yorkshire and The Humber

Best time to visit

Chapelgarth Estate is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

Weather forecast

  • 01/05/24

    12° 5%

  • 01/05/24

    9° 17%

  • 02/05/24

    8° 19%

  • 02/05/24

    8° 19%

Weather forecast for Stokesley (2.3 miles away) updated 01/05/24 at 04:00.

Local light pollution

Chapelgarth Estate 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 Chapelgarth Estate

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 21:17 to 02:42
Dark for 5h 24m
Moon phase on Thu 2nd May

Thu 2nd May

Third Quarter
44 % illuminated
Dark from 21:20 to 02:39
Dark for 5h 18m
Moon phase on Fri 3rd May

Fri 3rd May

Third Quarter
33 % illuminated
Dark from 21:23 to 02:36
Dark for 5h 12m
Moon phase on Sat 4th May

Sat 4th May

Waning Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 21:25 to 02:33
Dark for 5h 7m
Moon phase on Sun 5th May

Sun 5th May

Waning Crescent
14 % illuminated
Dark from 21:28 to 02:30
Dark for 5h 1m
Moon phase on Mon 6th May

Mon 6th May

Waning Crescent
6 % illuminated
Dark from 21:31 to 02:27
Dark for 4h 55m
Moon phase on Tue 7th May

Tue 7th May

New Moon
2 % illuminated
Dark from 21:34 to 02:24
Dark for 4h 49m

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

Display nearby events on a calendar

  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Friday 21st February 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX (14.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Night Navigation Experience – North York Moors

    Saturday 22nd February 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Blacksmiths Arms - Lastingham, Lastingham, YO62 6TN (14.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank

    Saturday 1st March 2025 from 18:45pm to 21:45pm

    Sutton Bank Star Hub, Thirsk, YO7 2EX (14.7 miles away)

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  • Dark Skies Weekend in the North York Moors

    Friday 7th March 2025 from 14:00pm to Sunday 9th March 2025 12:00pm

    The Fox & Hounds - Ainthorpe, Whitby, YO21 2LD (8.9 miles away)

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 7th March 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (25.5 miles away)

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