Oxford University - Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics Building
Sherrington Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PU, South East England
The Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics Building at Oxford University is the meeting location for the Oxford Space and Astronomy Society and the venue for their regular stargazing sessions.
Location events organiser
Oxford Space and Astronomy Society organises events at this location
Please contact Oxford Space and Astronomy Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Oxford Space and Astronomy Society
Facebook: Oxford Space and Astronomy Society
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Oxford (0.6 miles away) updated 30/09/25 at 20:02.
Local light pollution
Oxford University - Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics Building is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Oxford University - Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics Building
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.
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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 Oxford University - Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics Building. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.