Escape the bright lights of Newbury and experience the starry skies away from the worst of the light pollution at this excellent panoramic hill-top car park! This location is recommended for stargazing by North Wessex Downs AONB.
Weather forecast
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28/04/24
9° 11% -
28/04/24
6° 2% -
29/04/24
4° 0% -
29/04/24
4° 1%
Weather forecast for Upton (hampshire) (4.2 miles away) updated 28/04/24 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Combe Gibbet Car Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Suburban
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Semi-rural
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Rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
Find the best dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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