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Cley Marshes - Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Cley Marshes - Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Cley next the Sea, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7SA

Best time to visit

Cley Marshes - Norfolk Wildlife Trust 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

  • 19/09/24

    15° 10%

  • 19/09/24

    15° 9%

  • 20/09/24

    15° 5%

  • 20/09/24

    16° 6%

Weather forecast for Weybourne (2.8 miles away) updated 19/09/24 at 16:01.

Local light pollution

Cley Marshes - Norfolk Wildlife Trust is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural 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 Cley Marshes - Norfolk Wildlife Trust

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 19th Sep

Thu 19th Sep

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 20th Sep

Fri 20th Sep

Waning Gibbous
95 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sat 21st Sep

Sat 21st Sep

Waning Gibbous
88 % illuminated
Dark from 19:11 to 04:27
Dark for 9h 15m
Moon phase on Sun 22nd Sep

Sun 22nd Sep

Waning Gibbous
79 % illuminated
Dark from 19:09 to 19:21
Dark for 0h 11m
Moon phase on Mon 23rd Sep

Mon 23rd Sep

Third Quarter
69 % illuminated
Dark from 19:06 to 19:57
Dark for 0h 50m
Moon phase on Tue 24th Sep

Tue 24th Sep

Third Quarter
58 % illuminated
Dark from 19:04 to 20:50
Dark for 1h 45m
Moon phase on Wed 25th Sep

Wed 25th Sep

Third Quarter
48 % illuminated
Dark from 19:01 to 21:58
Dark for 2h 56m

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

  • Breckland Observatory public open night

    Friday 27th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17 (29.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Kelling Heath Star Party – Autumn 2024

    Monday 30th September 2024 from 00:00am to Monday 7th October 2024 00:00am

    Kelling Heath Holiday Park, Holt, NR25 7HW (4.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Norfolk Coast Dark Skies Festival 2024 Launch Event

    Thursday 10th October 2024 from 18:30pm to 21:30pm

    Southrepps Village Hall, Southrepps, NR11 8NW (13.3 miles away)

    More info

  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 11th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ (29.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing at Salhouse Broad

    Saturday 12th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Salhouse Broad, Salhouse, NR13 6RX (24.3 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Kelling Heath Holiday Lodge

    Sandy Hill Lane, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7HW (4.2 miles away)

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  • Bumblebarn Bell Tents

    Sheringwood, Beeston Regis, Norfolk, NR26 8TS (6.9 miles away)

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  • Deepdale Camping & Rooms

    Burnham Deepdale, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8DD (15.6 miles away)

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  • Brancaster Stays

    Common Lane, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8BL (16.3 miles away)

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