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Margate Seafront by Droit House

Margate Seafront by Droit House

Harbour Arm, Margate, Kent, CT9 1JD

Best time to visit

Public venue - public location used for stargazing events.

Weather forecast

  • 30/04/24

    14° 32%

  • 30/04/24

    13° 9%

  • 01/05/24

    12° 12%

  • 01/05/24

    12° 14%

Weather forecast for Margate - Fulsam Rock (beach) (0.2 miles away) updated 30/04/24 at 16:00.

Local light pollution

Margate Seafront by Droit House 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 Margate Seafront by Droit House

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 30th Apr

Tue 30th Apr

Third Quarter
66 % illuminated
Dark from 20:43 to 02:09
Dark for 5h 25m
Moon phase on Wed 1st May

Wed 1st May

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 20:45 to 02:31
Dark for 5h 45m
Moon phase on Thu 2nd May

Thu 2nd May

Third Quarter
44 % illuminated
Dark from 20:47 to 02:48
Dark for 6h 0m
Moon phase on Fri 3rd May

Fri 3rd May

Third Quarter
33 % illuminated
Dark from 20:50 to 02:50
Dark for 5h 59m
Moon phase on Sat 4th May

Sat 4th May

Waning Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 20:52 to 02:47
Dark for 5h 54m
Moon phase on Sun 5th May

Sun 5th May

Waning Crescent
14 % illuminated
Dark from 20:54 to 02:45
Dark for 5h 50m
Moon phase on Mon 6th May

Mon 6th May

Waning Crescent
6 % illuminated
Dark from 20:56 to 02:42
Dark for 5h 45m

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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  • South East Kent Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 8th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Alkham Village Hall, Alkham, CT15 7AR (19.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Maritime Cities and Baltic Sailing Events with Fred. Olsen Cruises and Go Stargazing

    Thursday 27th June 2024 from 12:00pm to Thursday 11th July 2024 12:00pm

    Dover Cruise Terminal, Dover, CT17 9DQ (19.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Clacton and District Astronomical Association meeting

    Thursday 4th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:45pm

    Christ Church Clacton - United Reform Church, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6PH (29.2 miles away)

    More info

  • Beacon Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 6th July 2024 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Beacon Observatory - University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NZ (15.6 miles away)

    More info

  • South East Kent Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 13th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Alkham Village Hall, Alkham, CT15 7AR (19.0 miles away)

    More info

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