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Southampton Cruise Terminal

Southampton Cruise Terminal

White Star Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3GG

Best time to visit

Weather forecast

  • 05/09/26

    21° 0%

  • 05/09/26

    21° 1%

  • 05/09/26

    19° 1%

  • 06/09/26

    17° 5%

Weather forecast for Southampton (1.0 miles away) updated 05/09/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.

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 Sat 5th Sep

Sat 5th Sep

Third Quarter
42 % illuminated
Dark from 19:58 to 22:48
Dark for 2h 49m
Moon phase on Sun 6th Sep

Sun 6th Sep

Third Quarter
31 % illuminated
Dark from 19:55 to 00:09
Dark for 4h 13m
Moon phase on Mon 7th Sep

Mon 7th Sep

Waning Crescent
21 % illuminated
Dark from 19:53 to 01:37
Dark for 5h 43m
Moon phase on Tue 8th Sep

Tue 8th Sep

Waning Crescent
12 % illuminated
Dark from 19:50 to 03:06
Dark for 7h 15m
Moon phase on Wed 9th Sep

Wed 9th Sep

Waning Crescent
6 % illuminated
Dark from 19:48 to 04:19
Dark for 8h 30m
Moon phase on Thu 10th Sep

Thu 10th Sep

New Moon
2 % illuminated
Dark from 19:45 to 04:21
Dark for 8h 35m
Moon phase on Fri 11th Sep

Fri 11th Sep

New Moon
0 % illuminated
Dark from 19:43 to 04:23
Dark for 8h 39m

Find more dates

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

Calendar

Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Southampton Cruise Terminal. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Discovering Italy with the Amalfi Coast with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Monday 28th September 2026 from 12:00pm to Saturday 17th October 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • Mediterranean Grand Voyage with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Wednesday 30th September 2026 from 12:00pm to Thursday 10th December 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • Winter Warmth in the Canary Islands with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Sunday 25th October 2026 from 12:00pm to Monday 9th November 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • In Search of the Northern Lights with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 12:00pm to Tuesday 24th November 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • Canary Islands Fleet Fiesta with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Monday 23rd November 2026 from 12:00pm to Tuesday 8th December 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Friday 18th December 2026 from 12:00pm to Tuesday 19th January 2027 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

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