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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

  • 13/05/24

    16° 20%

  • 13/05/24

    14° 60%

  • 14/05/24

    13° 86%

  • 14/05/24

    12° 91%

Weather forecast for Elton Youth Hostel (2.7 miles away) updated 12/05/24 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 Mon 13th May

Mon 13th May

Waxing Crescent
26 % illuminated
Dark from 01:40 to 02:22
Dark for 0h 42m
Moon phase on Tue 14th May

Tue 14th May

First Quarter
36 % illuminated
Dark from 01:56 to 02:20
Dark for 0h 24m
Moon phase on Wed 15th May

Wed 15th May

First Quarter
45 % illuminated
Dark from 02:08 to 02:17
Dark for 0h 9m
Moon phase on Thu 16th May

Thu 16th May

First Quarter
55 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 17th May

Fri 17th May

First Quarter
64 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sat 18th May

Sat 18th May

Waxing Gibbous
73 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sun 19th May

Sun 19th May

Waxing Gibbous
81 % 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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  • Sheffield Astronomical Society Meeting

    Tuesday 9th July 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    The Ranmoor Parish Centre, Sheffield, S10 3GX (19.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 9th July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info

  • Rosliston Astronomy Group mid-month meeting

    Friday 12th July 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

    More info

  • Observing at Flamsteed Observatory

    Saturday 13th July 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:30pm

    Flamsteed Observatory, Derby, DE6 3BY (8.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Solar Sunday with Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society

    Sunday 14th July 2024 from 11:00am to 15:00pm

    J.A. Jones Hoober Observatory, Wentworth, S62 7SH (28.4 miles away)

    More info

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