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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

  • 16/04/24

    8° 31%

  • 16/04/24

    5° 3%

  • 17/04/24

    4° 0%

  • 17/04/24

    4° 3%

Weather forecast for South Woodham Ferrers (1.2 miles away) updated 16/04/24 at 04:01.

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 Tue 16th Apr

Tue 16th Apr

First Quarter
52 % illuminated
Dark from 03:19 to 03:34
Dark for 0h 15m
Moon phase on Wed 17th Apr

Wed 17th Apr

First Quarter
62 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Thu 18th Apr

Thu 18th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
71 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 19th Apr

Fri 19th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
79 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sat 20th Apr

Sat 20th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
86 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sun 21st Apr

Sun 21st Apr

Waxing Gibbous
92 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Mon 22nd Apr

Mon 22nd Apr

Full Moon
96 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS

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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  • Mid-Kent Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Friday 31st May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Bredhurst Village Hall, Bredhurst, ME7 3JZ (20.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Beacon Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 1st June 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Beacon Observatory - University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NZ (29.6 miles away)

    More info

  • Thurrock Astronomy Society meeting

    Wednesday 5th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Horndon-on-the-Hill Methodist Hall, Horndon-on-the-Hill, SS17 8LQ (11.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Castle Point Astronomy Club meeting

    Wednesday 5th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Hadleigh, SS7 2UW (4.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Clacton and District Astronomical Association meeting

    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:45pm

    Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6PH (25.7 miles away)

    More info

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