Home of the Lincoln Astronomical Society the observatory hosts a regular public stargazing session every Tuesday evening, members of the public are welcome for a small fee however please contact the event organiser to confirm availability.
Location events organiser
Lincoln Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Lincoln Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Lincoln Astronomical Society
Twitter: @LincolnAstroSoc
Facebook: Lincoln Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
-
19/02/25
5° 9% -
19/02/25
6° 6% -
20/02/25
6° 16% -
20/02/25
8° 79%
Weather forecast for Lincoln (1.0 miles away) updated 19/02/25 at 12:01.
Local light pollution
Lincoln Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
-
Urban
-
Suburban
-
Semi-rural
-
Rural
-
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.
Wed 19th Feb
Thu 20th Feb
Fri 21st Feb
Sat 22nd Feb
Sun 23rd Feb
Mon 24th Feb
Tue 25th Feb
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 Lincoln Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
Stay and gaze nearby
Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.