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Hullbridge Community Centre

Hullbridge Community Centre

Pooles Lane, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6PA

Best time to visit

Location events organiser

South Essex Astronomy Group

South Essex Astronomy Group organises events at this location

Please contact South Essex Astronomy Group directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: South Essex Astronomy Group
Twitter: @SouthEssexAstro

Weather forecast

  • 01/05/24

    16° 0%

  • 01/05/24

    14° 1%

  • 02/05/24

    11° 6%

  • 02/05/24

    11° 71%

Weather forecast for South Woodham Ferrers (1.2 miles away) updated 01/05/24 at 12:00.

Local light pollution

Hullbridge Community Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban 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 Hullbridge Community Centre

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 Wed 1st May

Wed 1st May

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 20:50 to 02:35
Dark for 5h 44m
Moon phase on Thu 2nd May

Thu 2nd May

Third Quarter
44 % illuminated
Dark from 20:52 to 02:51
Dark for 5h 58m
Moon phase on Fri 3rd May

Fri 3rd May

Third Quarter
33 % illuminated
Dark from 20:54 to 02:51
Dark for 5h 56m
Moon phase on Sat 4th May

Sat 4th May

Waning Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 20:57 to 02:49
Dark for 5h 52m
Moon phase on Sun 5th May

Sun 5th May

Waning Crescent
14 % illuminated
Dark from 20:59 to 02:46
Dark for 5h 46m
Moon phase on Mon 6th May

Mon 6th May

Waning Crescent
6 % illuminated
Dark from 21:01 to 02:44
Dark for 5h 42m
Moon phase on Tue 7th May

Tue 7th May

New Moon
2 % illuminated
Dark from 21:04 to 02:41
Dark for 5h 37m

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

Display nearby events on a calendar

  • Observing evening with Orpington Astronomical Society

    Thursday 20th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Otford Village Memorial Hall, Otford, TN14 5PQ (28.5 miles away)

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  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 20th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD (21.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Loughton Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Thursday 20th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ (22.6 miles away)

    More info

  • Public solar viewing with Flamsteed Astronomy Society

    Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 11:00am to 16:00pm

    Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ (28.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Orpington Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 26th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, Petts Wood, BR6 1QW (28.3 miles away)

    More info

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