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Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks

Gumley Road, Foxton, Leicestershire, LE16 7RA

Best time to visit

Weather forecast

  • 17/09/24

    14° 0%

  • 17/09/24

    12° 0%

  • 18/09/24

    11° 1%

  • 18/09/24

    11° 2%

Weather forecast for Kibworth Beauchamp (2.9 miles away) updated 17/09/24 at 04:00.

Local light pollution

Foxton Locks 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 Foxton Locks

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 Tue 17th Sep

Tue 17th Sep

Full Moon
98 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Wed 18th Sep

Wed 18th Sep

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
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 19:18 to 04:36
Dark for 9h 17m
Moon phase on Sun 22nd Sep

Sun 22nd Sep

Waning Gibbous
79 % illuminated
Dark from 19:16 to 19:32
Dark for 0h 15m
Moon phase on Mon 23rd Sep

Mon 23rd Sep

Third Quarter
69 % illuminated
Dark from 19:13 to 20:09
Dark for 0h 55m

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

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  • Northants Amateur Astronomers Group Meeting

    Tuesday 17th September 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    Geddington Village Hall, Geddington, NN14 1AZ (13.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Practical Astronomy with Nottingham Astronomical Society

    Thursday 19th September 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Burnside Hall - Plumtree, Nottingham, NG12 5ND (27.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Nene Valley Astronomical Society observing evening (weather permitting)

    Friday 20th September 2024 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Chelveston Village Hall, Chelveston, NN9 6AT (22.2 miles away)

    More info

  • Leicester Astronomical Society meeting (fourth Tuesday)

    Tuesday 24th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    National Space Centre, Leicester, LE4 5NS (12.6 miles away)

    More info

  • Observing with Melton and District Astronomical Society

    Friday 27th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Gaddesby Village Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE7 4WF (14.7 miles away)

    More info

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