Penkridge Bank car park is an easily accessible location set in the heart of Cannock Chase AONB. It’s a fantastic stargazing location, with excellent views in all directions, particularly above where the stars come out on Moonless nights.
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
8° 11% -
27/04/24
6° 15% -
28/04/24
6° 56% -
28/04/24
5° 90%
Weather forecast for Follow The Dog Trail (1.1 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Penkridge Bank Car Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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