Location description
The Woodchurch Memorial Hall is the meeting place for Ashford Astronomical Society who also recommended it as a place where the public can stargaze from. There is a free car park and the village green, which is accessible overnight, is a great place to see some good dark skies.
Location event organiser
Ashford Astronomical Society organises stargazing events at this location.
Astronomical society
Meeting place for local astronomical society, often in a location that enables stargazing and observing.
Recommended stargazing site
This location has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, parks provider or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.
Tonight's weather forecast
Weather forecast for Warehorne (3.30 miles away) updated 01/04/21 at 04:00.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
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Suburban
Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using
Stellarium.
When to stargaze at Woodchurch Memorial Hall
This location's semi-rural setting means it benefits from dark skies depending on the time of the year and lunar cycle. In the calendar below where you can see stars indicates when the skies will be dark and the best time to stargaze. Yellow areas show the adverse effects of daylight (bold) and moonlight (faded). Hover over a day to see darkness times or click on a date for more information.
Forthcoming events at this location
Woodchurch Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch, TN26 3QB
Friday 30th April 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Woodchurch Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch, TN26 3QB
Friday 28th May 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Woodchurch Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch, TN26 3QB
Friday 25th June 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Woodchurch Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch, TN26 3QB
Friday 30th July 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Woodchurch Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch, TN26 3QB
Friday 27th August 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Woodchurch Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch, TN26 3QB
Friday 24th September 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Woodchurch Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch, TN26 3QB
Friday 29th October 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Woodchurch Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch, TN26 3QB
Friday 26th November 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting