This central London library was the first library in the UK to lend telescopes and frequently hosts astronomy related events.
Location events organiser
Westminster Reference Library organises events at this location
Please contact Westminster Reference Library directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/library-opening-hours-and-contact-details
Twitter: @WestRefLib
Facebook: Westminster Reference Library
Weather forecast
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29/05/22
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30/05/22
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30/05/22
9° 1%
Weather forecast for London (0.2 miles away) updated 28/05/22 at 20:00.
Local light pollution
Westminster Reference Library is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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.
Sun 29th May
Mon 30th May
Tue 31st May
Wed 1st Jun
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Fri 3rd Jun
Sat 4th Jun
Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
Calendar