Location description
This coastal nature reserve benefits significantly from being away from the bright city lights with skies likely being far better than light pollution maps suggest. Northumberland Astronomical Society host their regular society meetings in the visitor centre and observe from their nearby observatory!
Location event organiser
Northumberland Astronomical Society organises stargazing events at this location.
Astronomical society
Meeting place for local astronomical society, often in a location that enables stargazing and observing.
Observatory
Location has an observatory that is accessible to the public by prior arrangement or during public events.
Tonight's weather forecast
Weather forecast for Amble Links (beach) (0.76 miles away) updated 20/01/21 at 18:00.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using
Stellarium.
When to stargaze at Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory
This location's semi-rural setting means it benefits from dark skies depending on the time of the year and lunar cycle. In the calendar below where you can see stars indicates when the skies will be dark and the best time to stargaze. Yellow areas show the adverse effects of daylight (bold) and moonlight (faded). Hover over a day to see darkness times or click on a date for more information.
Forthcoming events at this location
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 28th January 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 25th February 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 25th March 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 29th April 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 27th May 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 24th June 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 29th July 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 26th August 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 30th September 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 28th October 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 25th November 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Hauxley Nature Reserve and Observatory, Low Hauxley, Newcastle, NE65 0JR
Thursday 30th December 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting