Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill
Pex Hill Visitors Centre, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5QW
Home of Liverpool Astronomical Society who run frequent stargazing sessions from their observatory.
Location events organiser
Liverpool Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Liverpool Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Liverpool Astronomical Society
Twitter: @liverpoolas
Facebook: Liverpool Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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28/11/23
4° 4% -
28/11/23
4° 16% -
29/11/23
3° 11% -
29/11/23
1° 2%
Weather forecast for Whiston Cross (2.2 miles away) updated 28/11/23 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Suburban
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Semi-rural
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Rural
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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.
Tue 28th Nov
Wed 29th Nov
Thu 30th Nov
Fri 1st Dec
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Sun 3rd Dec
Mon 4th Dec
Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill. View these events on a calendar.