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Morden Hall Park - National Trust

Morden Hall Park - National Trust

Morden Hall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5JD

Best time to visit

Recommended by the Evening Standard as a top stargazing spot this National Trust property has been described by “a green oasis” at the edge of the city.  The former deer park has a large open meadow great for stargazing.  Why not grab a few blankets and a thermos of hot-chocolate and lie-out under the stars for a while!?

Morden Hall Park - National Trust 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

  • 19/04/24

    10° 12%

  • 19/04/24

    8° 1%

  • 20/04/24

    6° 0%

  • 20/04/24

    5° 0%

Weather forecast for Morden Hall Park (0.2 miles away) updated 19/04/24 at 04:01.

Local light pollution

Morden Hall Park - National Trust is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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 Morden Hall Park - National Trust

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 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
Moon phase on Thu 25th Apr

Thu 25th Apr

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
Dark from 20:38 to 21:33
Dark for 0h 54m

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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

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Events nearby

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  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD (18.2 miles away)

    More info

  • Loughton Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ (22.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Royal Institution Public Talk – Discourse: Decoding the big bang

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:20pm to 20:50pm

    The Royal Institution, London, W1S 4BS (7.7 miles away)

    More info

  • South West Herts Astronomical Society Meeting

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Watford, WD3 4HF (21.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 27th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP (7.6 miles away)

    More info

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