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Talkin Tarn Stargazing Pavilion

Talkin Tarn Stargazing Pavilion

Talkin Tarn Country Park, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA8 1HN

Best time to visit

Opened in Spring 2023, the Talkin Tarn Stargazing Pavilion offers a beautiful location to experience the dark skies above the region. The building’s design is inspired by the shape of a bird’s nest and built using traditional materials. Located in the South-East corner of the Tarn, the venue offers a quiet place to take time out both day and night.

Talkin Tarn Stargazing Pavilion is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Location events organiser

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty organises events at this location

Please contact North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Twitter: @NorthPennAONB
Facebook: North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Weather forecast

  • 27/04/24

    8° 1%

  • 27/04/24

    5° 0%

  • 28/04/24

    3° 3%

  • 28/04/24

    4° 5%

Weather forecast for Brampton (1.9 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 04:00.

Local light pollution

Talkin Tarn Stargazing Pavilion is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural 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 Talkin Tarn Stargazing Pavilion

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 Sat 27th Apr

Sat 27th Apr

Waning Gibbous
91 % illuminated
Dark from 21:16 to 00:44
Dark for 3h 27m
Moon phase on Sun 28th Apr

Sun 28th Apr

Waning Gibbous
84 % illuminated
Dark from 21:18 to 01:43
Dark for 4h 24m
Moon phase on Mon 29th Apr

Mon 29th Apr

Waning Gibbous
76 % illuminated
Dark from 21:21 to 02:22
Dark for 5h 0m
Moon phase on Tue 30th Apr

Tue 30th Apr

Third Quarter
66 % illuminated
Dark from 21:24 to 02:47
Dark for 5h 22m
Moon phase on Wed 1st May

Wed 1st May

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 21:27 to 02:45
Dark for 5h 17m
Moon phase on Thu 2nd May

Thu 2nd May

Third Quarter
44 % illuminated
Dark from 21:30 to 02:41
Dark for 5h 10m
Moon phase on Fri 3rd May

Fri 3rd May

Third Quarter
33 % illuminated
Dark from 21:33 to 02:38
Dark for 5h 4m

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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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Saturday 27th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (13.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Sunday 28th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (13.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Monday 29th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (13.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Tuesday 30th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (13.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Whisky Stargazing Evening

    Saturday 4th May 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    The Lakes Distillery, Cockermouth, CA13 9SJ (27.3 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Tarn End Cottages – Talkin Tarn

    Waters Edge, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1BF (0.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Herding Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Site

    Shield Hill, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NW, North East (11.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Mark Close Farmhouse – Alston

    Brampton Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3BD (12.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Hiddle Hut – Northumberland

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7ES (13.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN (13.7 miles away)

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory, Stay & Gaze

    More info

  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7HA (13.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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