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Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory

Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory

Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, Inverness-shire, IV2 5EU

Best time to visit

Located near the site of Culloden Battlefield the Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory is the proud home of the Highlands Astronomical Society. The active and friendly society regularly open their observatory to the public when the skies are dark around each new moon. The location makes for a great stargazing haven and visiting is very much recommended!

Location events organiser

Highlands Astronomical Society

Highlands Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Highlands Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: Highlands Astronomical Society
Facebook: Highlands Astronomical Society

Weather forecast

  • 06/10/24

    11° 10%

  • 06/10/24

    11° 54%

  • 07/10/24

    10° 54%

  • 07/10/24

    10° 81%

Weather forecast for Cumberland Stone (0.2 miles away) updated 05/10/24 at 20:01.

Local light pollution

Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural 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 Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory

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 Sun 6th Oct

Sun 6th Oct

Waxing Crescent
9 % illuminated
Dark from 18:59 to 05:11
Dark for 10h 11m
Moon phase on Mon 7th Oct

Mon 7th Oct

Waxing Crescent
15 % illuminated
Dark from 18:57 to 05:13
Dark for 10h 15m
Moon phase on Tue 8th Oct

Tue 8th Oct

Waxing Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 18:54 to 05:15
Dark for 10h 20m
Moon phase on Wed 9th Oct

Wed 9th Oct

First Quarter
32 % illuminated
Dark from 19:27 to 05:17
Dark for 9h 50m
Moon phase on Thu 10th Oct

Thu 10th Oct

First Quarter
42 % illuminated
Dark from 20:45 to 05:19
Dark for 8h 34m
Moon phase on Fri 11th Oct

Fri 11th Oct

First Quarter
52 % illuminated
Dark from 22:20 to 05:21
Dark for 7h 1m
Moon phase on Sat 12th Oct

Sat 12th Oct

First Quarter
63 % illuminated
Dark from 00:02 to 05:23
Dark for 5h 21m

Find more dates

If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

Calendar

Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Comet Tsuchinshan Party

    Wednesday 16th October 2024 from 17:30pm to 20:30pm

    Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU

    More info

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