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Portsmouth International Port

Portsmouth International Port

Wharf Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RU

Best time to visit

Weather forecast

  • 23/01/25

    7° 1%

  • 23/01/25

    7° 4%

  • 24/01/25

    8° 87%

  • 24/01/25

    9° 96%

Weather forecast for Landport (0.0 miles away) updated 23/01/25 at 04:01.

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 Thu 23rd Jan

Thu 23rd Jan

Third Quarter
39 % illuminated
Dark from 17:57 to 03:52
Dark for 9h 54m
Moon phase on Fri 24th Jan

Fri 24th Jan

Waning Crescent
30 % illuminated
Dark from 17:59 to 05:05
Dark for 11h 5m
Moon phase on Sat 25th Jan

Sat 25th Jan

Waning Crescent
22 % illuminated
Dark from 18:00 to 06:11
Dark for 12h 10m
Moon phase on Sun 26th Jan

Sun 26th Jan

Waning Crescent
14 % illuminated
Dark from 18:02 to 06:30
Dark for 12h 28m
Moon phase on Mon 27th Jan

Mon 27th Jan

Waning Crescent
8 % illuminated
Dark from 18:03 to 06:29
Dark for 12h 25m
Moon phase on Tue 28th Jan

Tue 28th Jan

New Moon
3 % illuminated
Dark from 18:05 to 06:28
Dark for 12h 23m
Moon phase on Wed 29th Jan

Wed 29th Jan

New Moon
0 % illuminated
Dark from 18:06 to 06:27
Dark for 12h 20m

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 Portsmouth International Port. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Caribbean Island Hopping with Fred. Olsen Cruises and Go Stargazing

    Saturday 4th January 2025 from 16:00pm to Saturday 1st February 2025 08:00am

    Portsmouth International Port, Portsmouth, PO2 8RU

    More info

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

    Saturday 1st February 2025 from 12:00pm to Saturday 15th February 2025 12:00pm

    Portsmouth International Port, Portsmouth, PO2 8RU

    More info

  • Discovering Spain and Morocco with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Saturday 15th February 2025 from 12:00pm to Thursday 27th February 2025 12:00pm

    Portsmouth International Port, Portsmouth, PO2 8RU

    More info

  • Canaries and Carnivals with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Thursday 27th February 2025 from 12:00pm to Thursday 13th March 2025 12:00pm

    Portsmouth International Port, Portsmouth, PO2 8RU

    More info

  • City Sights and Overnights with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Wednesday 12th November 2025 from 12:00pm to Wednesday 26th November 2025 12:00pm

    Portsmouth International Port, Portsmouth, PO2 8RU

    More info

  • Medinas and Mountains of Moorish Morocco with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Wednesday 26th November 2025 from 12:00pm to Sunday 7th December 2025 12:00pm

    Portsmouth International Port, Portsmouth, PO2 8RU

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Littleton Farm Campsite

    Upwaltham, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0LX (20.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info