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Regent's Park Hub

Regent's Park Hub

Regents Park, London, London, NW1 4RY

Best time to visit

Despite its proximity to central London, Regent’s Park is an excellent stargazing spot away from the worst of the city lights. Although local light pollution is readily apparent, the open space allows views of the brighter stars, planets, moon, galaxies, and nebulae. This location is used for free monthly public stargazing sessions organised by the Baker Street Irregular Astronomers. Stargazing from central London!? Who’d have thought it? We highly recommend giving it a go!

Regent's Park Hub has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, national park, community organisation or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.

Location events organiser

Baker Street Irregular Astronomers

Baker Street Irregular Astronomers organises events at this location

Please contact Baker Street Irregular Astronomers directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: Baker Street Irregular Astronomers
Twitter: @BakerStAstro
Facebook: Baker Street Irregular Astronomers

Weather forecast

  • 27/05/24

    15° 7%

  • 27/05/24

    13° 1%

  • 28/05/24

    12° 4%

  • 28/05/24

    12° 49%

Weather forecast for Lord's Marylebone C.c. (0.7 miles away) updated 27/05/24 at 12:00.

Local light pollution

Regent's Park Hub is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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 Regent's Park Hub

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 Mon 27th May

Mon 27th May

Waning Gibbous
87 % illuminated
Dark from 21:51 to 00:19
Dark for 2h 27m
Moon phase on Tue 28th May

Tue 28th May

Waning Gibbous
79 % illuminated
Dark from 21:54 to 00:43
Dark for 2h 48m
Moon phase on Wed 29th May

Wed 29th May

Third Quarter
69 % illuminated
Dark from 21:56 to 01:01
Dark for 3h 4m
Moon phase on Thu 30th May

Thu 30th May

Third Quarter
58 % illuminated
Dark from 21:58 to 01:15
Dark for 3h 16m
Moon phase on Fri 31st May

Fri 31st May

Third Quarter
47 % illuminated
Dark from 22:00 to 01:28
Dark for 3h 27m
Moon phase on Sat 1st Jun

Sat 1st Jun

Third Quarter
36 % illuminated
Dark from 22:02 to 01:40
Dark for 3h 38m
Moon phase on Sun 2nd Jun

Sun 2nd Jun

Waning Crescent
25 % illuminated
Dark from 22:03 to 01:52
Dark for 3h 48m

Find more dates

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

Calendar

Events nearby

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  • Loughton Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Thursday 4th July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ (14.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Walton Astronomy Group meeting and observing

    Thursday 4th July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Black Swan - Ockham, Cobham, KT11 1NG (19.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Public solar viewing with Flamsteed Astronomy Society

    Friday 5th July 2024 from 11:00am to 16:00pm

    Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ (7.8 miles away)

    More info

  • Royal Institution Public Talk – Galileo’s gaze: The secrets of cosmic discovery

    Saturday 6th July 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    The Royal Institution, London, W1S 4BS (1.7 miles away)

    More info

  • West of London Astronomical Society meeting – Harrow

    Monday 8th July 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Royal British Legion - Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0DW (8.6 miles away)

    More info

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