University College London Observatory
553 Watford Way, Mill Hill Park, London, NW7 2QS
The UCL Observatory is one of the best-equipped astronomical facilities for student training and research in the UK. It hosts regular free public open evenings, roughly fortnightly, on Fridays and some Saturdays during UCL’s autumn and winter terms (October–March inclusive).
Location events organiser
University of Central London Observatory organises events at this location
Please contact University of Central London Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: University of Central London Observatory
Twitter: @ucl
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Borehamwood (3.3 miles away) updated 02/05/24 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
University College London Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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.
Light pollution map of University College London Observatory
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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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