![Rosse Observatory](https://gostargazing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rosseobservatory-1.jpg)
The Rosse Observatory in Pontefract is the home of the friendly and welcoming West Yorkshire Astronomical Society. The group organise regular public stargazing sessions on Tuesday and Friday evenings.
Location events organiser
![West Yorkshire Astronomical Society](https://gostargazing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/westyorkshire.png)
West Yorkshire Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact West Yorkshire Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
Facebook: West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Pontefract (1.1 miles away) updated 04/05/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
Rosse Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban 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.
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.
![Moon phase on Sat 4th May](https://gostargazing.co.uk/wp-content/themes/gostargazing2021/img/moon/wan/luna_visible_23.jpg)
Sat 4th May
![Moon phase on Sun 5th May](https://gostargazing.co.uk/wp-content/themes/gostargazing2021/img/moon/wan/luna_visible_14.jpg)
Sun 5th May
![Moon phase on Mon 6th May](https://gostargazing.co.uk/wp-content/themes/gostargazing2021/img/moon/wan/luna_visible_6.jpg)
Mon 6th May
![Moon phase on Tue 7th May](https://gostargazing.co.uk/wp-content/themes/gostargazing2021/img/moon/wan/luna_visible_2.jpg)
Tue 7th May
![Moon phase on Wed 8th May](https://gostargazing.co.uk/wp-content/themes/gostargazing2021/img/moon/wan/luna_visible_0.jpg)
Wed 8th May
![Moon phase on Thu 9th May](https://gostargazing.co.uk/wp-content/themes/gostargazing2021/img/moon/wax/luna_visible_1.jpg)
Thu 9th May
![Moon phase on Fri 10th May](https://gostargazing.co.uk/wp-content/themes/gostargazing2021/img/moon/wax/luna_visible_5.jpg)
Fri 10th May
Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Rosse Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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