This car park, approximately half a mile from the Grade 2 listed Herringfleet Windmill, offers an excellent spot for stargazing and astrophotography and is recommended by Broads National Park.
Weather forecast
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16/03/25
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16/03/25
6° 9% -
17/03/25
5° 13% -
17/03/25
5° 8%
Weather forecast for Somerleyton Hall & Gardens (1.7 miles away) updated 16/03/25 at 04:02.
Local light pollution
Herringfleet Windmill Car Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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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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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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