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Poundbury Centenary Field

Poundbury Centenary Field

Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HX, South West England

Best time to visit

Public venue - public location used for stargazing events.

Weather forecast

  • 08/07/25

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  • 08/07/25

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Weather forecast for Dorchester (1.0 miles away) updated 08/07/25 at 04:00.

Local light pollution

Poundbury Centenary Field is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban 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 Poundbury Centenary Field

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 Tue 8th Jul

Tue 8th Jul

Waxing Gibbous
92 % illuminated
Dark from 01:58 to 02:19
Dark for 0h 21m
Moon phase on Wed 9th Jul

Wed 9th Jul

Full Moon
96 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Thu 10th Jul

Thu 10th Jul

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 11th Jul

Fri 11th Jul

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sat 12th Jul

Sat 12th Jul

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Sun 13th Jul

Sun 13th Jul

Waning Gibbous
95 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Mon 14th Jul

Mon 14th Jul

Waning Gibbous
89 % illuminated
Dark from 22:02 to 22:12
Dark for 0h 9m

Find more dates

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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    Wednesday 16th July 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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    Saturday 16th August 2025 from 20:45pm to 22:45pm

    Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory, Swanage, BH19 2JL (23.6 miles away)

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  • Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Wednesday 20th August 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norton-sub-Hambdon Village Hall, Norton-sub-Hambdon, TA14 6SF (20.6 miles away)

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  • Stargazing at Durlston Astronomy Centre

    Saturday 23rd August 2025 from 20:45pm to 22:45pm

    Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory, Swanage, BH19 2JL (23.6 miles away)

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