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The National Stone Centre

The National Stone Centre

Porter Lane, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS

Best time to visit

Venue for stargazing events organised by the White Peak Astronomical Observing group.

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

Location events organiser

White Peak Astronomical Observing Group

White Peak Astronomical Observing Group organises events at this location

Please contact White Peak Astronomical Observing Group directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: White Peak Astronomical Observing Group

Weather forecast

  • 01/05/24

    15° 11%

  • 01/05/24

    13° 6%

  • 02/05/24

    11° 16%

  • 02/05/24

    10° 18%

Weather forecast for Wirksworth (0.8 miles away) updated 01/05/24 at 04:00.

Local light pollution

The National Stone Centre 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 The National Stone 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 Wed 1st May

Wed 1st May

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 21:08 to 02:50
Dark for 5h 41m
Moon phase on Thu 2nd May

Thu 2nd May

Third Quarter
44 % illuminated
Dark from 21:11 to 02:52
Dark for 5h 40m
Moon phase on Fri 3rd May

Fri 3rd May

Third Quarter
33 % illuminated
Dark from 21:13 to 02:49
Dark for 5h 35m
Moon phase on Sat 4th May

Sat 4th May

Waning Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 21:16 to 02:46
Dark for 5h 29m
Moon phase on Sun 5th May

Sun 5th May

Waning Crescent
14 % illuminated
Dark from 21:19 to 02:44
Dark for 5h 24m
Moon phase on Mon 6th May

Mon 6th May

Waning Crescent
6 % illuminated
Dark from 21:21 to 02:41
Dark for 5h 19m
Moon phase on Tue 7th May

Tue 7th May

New Moon
2 % illuminated
Dark from 21:24 to 02:38
Dark for 5h 13m

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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    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    Swinton Bottom Club, Swinton, S64 8AU (29.4 miles away)

    More info

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    Thursday 6th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Nottingham Emmanuel School, West Bridgford, NG2 7YF (20.8 miles away)

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 7th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY (12.1 miles away)

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group Astrophotography Session

    Friday 7th June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX (23.6 miles away)

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  • Sheffield Astronomical Society Meeting

    Tuesday 11th June 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    The Ranmoor Parish Centre, Sheffield, S10 3GX (19.4 miles away)

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