Commanding stunning views over the Ecclesbourne Valley as well as starry skies above the Wirksworth Stardisc is a fascinating art installation and stargazing site. First opened in September 2011 the location receives thousands of visitors each year.
The installation features a stone circle measuring 12m across with star charts engraved into black granite stone along with the names of constellations visible from the Northern hemisphere.
It is free to visit and open to everyone 24 hours a day all year round.
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
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28/04/24
5° 89%
Weather forecast for Wirksworth (0.4 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Wirksworth Stardisc is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural 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.
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