Located to the South-East of Leeds this nature reserve makes for an ideal escape from the bright city lights and thus sometimes hosts stargazing events in conjunction with Wakefield and District Astronomical Society.
Location events organiser
RSPB organises events at this location
Please contact RSPB directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: RSPB
Twitter: @Natures_Voice
Facebook: RSPB
Weather forecast
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21/01/25
5° 17% -
21/01/25
5° 58% -
22/01/25
4° 54% -
22/01/25
4° 49%
Weather forecast for Garforth (2.7 miles away) updated 21/01/25 at 04:01.
Local light pollution
RSPB St Aidan's Nature Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at RSPB St Aidan's Nature Park. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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