Location description
This car park is a favourite place for aurora spotters in the North East! Being within easy travel distance from Newcastle and South Shields the location is away from the worst of nearby light pollution with clear views towards the North and North-East across the sea.
Aurora viewpoint
This location has been identified as a great site to spot Aurora with relatively low light pollution and clear horizons towards the North.
Tonight's weather forecast
17/01/21
18:00
5°
4%
17/01/21
21:00
6°
5%
18/01/21
00:00
6°
4%
18/01/21
03:00
6°
9%
Weather forecast for Whitley Bay (beach) (1.53 miles away) updated 17/01/21 at 04:00.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
Urban
Suburban
Semi-rural
Rural
Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Stargazing events at this location
There are no known forthcoming events at this location. Previously there have been 1 event which was on 7th October 2018 organised by Sunderland Astronomical Society.
