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Minniglow - Peak District

Minniglow - Peak District

Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall, Derbyshire, DE4 2PN

Best time to visit

Designated dark sky place by Peak District National Park.

Minniglow - Peak District has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, national park, community organisation or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.

Weather forecast

  • 18/04/24

    7° 60%

  • 18/04/24

    8° 60%

  • 19/04/24

    8° 57%

  • 19/04/24

    8° 56%

Weather forecast for Elton Youth Hostel (2.7 miles away) updated 18/04/24 at 20:00.

Local light pollution

Minniglow - Peak District is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural 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 Minniglow - Peak District

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 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
Moon phase on Tue 23rd Apr

Tue 23rd Apr

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Wed 24th Apr

Wed 24th Apr

Full Moon
100 % 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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  • Ilkeston & District Astronomical Society informal meeting

    Wednesday 26th June 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Shipley Country Park Visitors Centre, Shipley, DE75 7GX (16.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Rosliston Astronomy Group late-month meeting

    Friday 28th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX (25.4 miles away)

    More info

  • The Night Sky Show in Canterbury

    Sunday 30th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:15pm

    Royal Concert Hall - Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 5ND (25.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 2nd July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG (24.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Macclesfield Astronomical Society Workshop Evening

    Tuesday 2nd July 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:00pm

    Calvary Church, Macclesfield, SK11 8RH (20.6 miles away)

    More info

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