New Moon Observing Session at OM Dark Sky Observatory

New Moon Observing Session at OM Dark Sky Observatory

Friday 17th February 2023 from 20:00pm to 21:00pm

OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory
Davagh Forest, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT79 8JH

The skies are at their darkest during the period around a new Moon and, therefore, the best time to stargaze at one of the darkest locations in Northern Ireland.

Join the OM Dark Sky Observatory team for an evening exploring galaxies, star clusters, nebulae and lots more.

These events can be enjoyed by all levels of astronomy enthusiasts and offer a great evening away from the bright lights and TV screens! Your participation is highly recommended!

Please note that this has already taken place on 17/02/2023


Event organiser

OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory

OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory is organising this event

Please contact OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.

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Event darkness

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 if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. 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.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Junior AstronOMy Club

    Sunday 24th November 2024 from 13:00pm to 14:00pm

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  • AstronOMy Club at OM Dark Sky Observatory

    Friday 29th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 20:30pm

    OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Cookstown, BT79 8JH

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  • Junior AstronOMy Club

    Sunday 22nd December 2024 from 13:00pm to 14:00pm

    OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Cookstown, BT79 8JH

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