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The Lowry - Manchester

The Lowry - Manchester

Pier 8 The Quays, Salford, Lancashire, M50 3AZ

Best time to visit

Local light pollution

The Lowry - Manchester is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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 The Lowry - Manchester

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 Wed 23rd Apr

Wed 23rd Apr

Waning Crescent
30 % illuminated
Dark from 20:53 to 03:18
Dark for 6h 24m
Moon phase on Thu 24th Apr

Thu 24th Apr

Waning Crescent
20 % illuminated
Dark from 20:55 to 03:15
Dark for 6h 19m
Moon phase on Fri 25th Apr

Fri 25th Apr

Waning Crescent
11 % illuminated
Dark from 20:58 to 03:12
Dark for 6h 13m
Moon phase on Sat 26th Apr

Sat 26th Apr

Waning Crescent
5 % illuminated
Dark from 21:00 to 03:10
Dark for 6h 9m
Moon phase on Sun 27th Apr

Sun 27th Apr

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 21:03 to 03:07
Dark for 6h 3m
Moon phase on Mon 28th Apr

Mon 28th Apr

New Moon
0 % illuminated
Dark from 21:23 to 03:04
Dark for 5h 41m
Moon phase on Tue 29th Apr

Tue 29th Apr

New Moon
2 % illuminated
Dark from 22:59 to 03:01
Dark for 4h 2m

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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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  • Voyage Around the World with Fred. Olsen Cruises and Go Stargazing (Melbourne to Mauritius)

    Thursday 6th March 2025 from 12:00pm to Wednesday 23rd April 2025 12:00pm

    Liverpool Cruise Terminal, Liverpool, L3 1DL (29.3 miles away)

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  • Leighton Observatory Open Evening

    Wednesday 23rd April 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Leighton Observatory - Pex Hill, Widnes, WA8 5QW (19.5 miles away)

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  • Salford Observatory open evening

    Wednesday 23rd April 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Salford Observatory, Chasely Fields, M6 7DZ (1.6 miles away)

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  • Manchester Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    Thursday 24th April 2025 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Blackett Lecture Theatre, Manchester, M13 9PL (2.7 miles away)

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  • Mid-Cheshire Astronomical Group meeting & observing

    Friday 25th April 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norley Parish Centre, Norley, WA6 8NE (21.4 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

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    3A Victoria Square, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2DN (22.0 miles away)

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    Delamere Road, Mouldsworth, Cheshire, CH3 8BD (24.5 miles away)

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