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Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre

Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre

Stanpit, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3LX, South West England

Best time to visit

Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

Weather forecast

  • 23/09/25

    15° 4%

  • 23/09/25

    13° 1%

  • 24/09/25

    12° 1%

  • 24/09/25

    11° 1%

Weather forecast for Christchurch (0.8 miles away) updated 23/09/25 at 12:02.

Local light pollution

Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural 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 Stanpit Marsh Visitor Centre

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 23rd Sep

Tue 23rd Sep

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 19:14 to 04:45
Dark for 9h 30m
Moon phase on Wed 24th Sep

Wed 24th Sep

Waxing Crescent
4 % illuminated
Dark from 19:12 to 04:47
Dark for 9h 34m
Moon phase on Thu 25th Sep

Thu 25th Sep

Waxing Crescent
9 % illuminated
Dark from 19:09 to 04:49
Dark for 9h 39m
Moon phase on Fri 26th Sep

Fri 26th Sep

Waxing Crescent
16 % illuminated
Dark from 19:07 to 04:50
Dark for 9h 42m
Moon phase on Sat 27th Sep

Sat 27th Sep

Waxing Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 19:36 to 04:52
Dark for 9h 16m
Moon phase on Sun 28th Sep

Sun 28th Sep

First Quarter
31 % illuminated
Dark from 20:17 to 04:53
Dark for 8h 36m
Moon phase on Mon 29th Sep

Mon 29th Sep

First Quarter
40 % illuminated
Dark from 21:11 to 04:55
Dark for 7h 44m

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 17th September 2025 from 12:00pm to Thursday 13th November 2025 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG (19.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Volcanic Vistas of the Azores and Madeira with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Friday 19th September 2025 from 12:00pm to Friday 3rd October 2025 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG (19.5 miles away)

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  • Isle of Wight Observatory open night

    Thursday 25th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:30pm

    The Isle of Wight Observatory, Newchurch, PO36 0LX (24.3 miles away)

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  • Vectis Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 26th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Newchurch Pavilion, Newchurch, PO36 0LX (24.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – September 2025 (BACKUP)

    Friday 26th September 2025 from 20:30pm to Saturday 27th September 2025 22:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL (20.8 miles away)

    More info

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