Stanwick Lakes Nature Reserve
Stanwick, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6GY
Stanwick Lakes is a countryside attraction and nature reserve on the outskirts of Wellingborough. It’s location away from the town lights makes this an accessible location for stargazing events run by Nene Valley Astronomical Society.
Location events organiser
Nene Valley Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Nene Valley Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Nene Valley Astronomical Society
Twitter: @neneastro
Facebook: Nene Valley Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Irthlingborough (1.4 miles away) updated 18/04/24 at 20:00.
Local light pollution
Stanwick Lakes Nature Reserve 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!
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