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University of Bedford - Putteridge Bury Campus

University of Bedford - Putteridge Bury Campus

Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8LE

Best time to visit

This location is a former meeting venue for Luton Astronomical Society.

Location events organiser

Luton Astronomical Society

Luton Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Luton Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: Luton Astronomical Society
Twitter: @LutonAstro
Facebook: Luton Astronomical Society

Weather forecast

  • 25/04/24

    7° 89%

  • 25/04/24

    6° 50%

  • 26/04/24

    5° 7%

  • 26/04/24

    4° 9%

Weather forecast for Hart Hill (2.1 miles away) updated 25/04/24 at 12:00.

Local light pollution

University of Bedford - Putteridge Bury Campus is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban 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 University of Bedford - Putteridge Bury Campus

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 Thu 25th Apr

Thu 25th Apr

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
Dark from 20:42 to 21:36
Dark for 0h 53m
Moon phase on Fri 26th Apr

Fri 26th Apr

Waning Gibbous
96 % illuminated
Dark from 20:44 to 22:54
Dark for 2h 9m
Moon phase on Sat 27th Apr

Sat 27th Apr

Waning Gibbous
91 % illuminated
Dark from 20:46 to 00:06
Dark for 3h 19m
Moon phase on Sun 28th Apr

Sun 28th Apr

Waning Gibbous
84 % illuminated
Dark from 20:48 to 01:06
Dark for 4h 17m
Moon phase on Mon 29th Apr

Mon 29th Apr

Waning Gibbous
76 % illuminated
Dark from 20:51 to 01:49
Dark for 4h 57m
Moon phase on Tue 30th Apr

Tue 30th Apr

Third Quarter
66 % illuminated
Dark from 20:53 to 02:19
Dark for 5h 25m
Moon phase on Wed 1st May

Wed 1st May

Third Quarter
55 % illuminated
Dark from 20:55 to 02:40
Dark for 5h 44m

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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  • Open University Astronomy Club

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Open University Robert Hooke Building, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA (16.3 miles away)

    More info

  • Introduction to Astronomy Course

    Wednesday 8th May 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, CB3 0HA (28.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Hertford Astronomy Group meeting

    Wednesday 8th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AA (12.2 miles away)

    More info

  • Loughton Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Thursday 9th May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ (26.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Community open evening at Bayfordbury Observatory

    Friday 10th May 2024 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Bayfordbury Observatory, Bayfordbury, SG13 8LD (14.7 miles away)

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