National Trust property occupying a hilltop location and providing 360 degree views of the skies with minimal local light pollution. Recommended as a great place to stargaze in the South West.
Weather forecast
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06/11/24
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06/11/24
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07/11/24
13° 6% -
07/11/24
13° 10%
Weather forecast for Praa Sands West (beach) (2.8 miles away) updated 05/11/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
Godolphin Hill - National Trust 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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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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.
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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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