Stargazing at Raby Castle

Stargazing at Raby Castle

Friday 24th January 2025 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

Raby Castle
Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL2 3AH

Enjoy an evening of stargazing at the historic Raby Castle, set within the peaceful surroundings of its expansive parkland. This experience offers a unique opportunity to explore the night sky with the guidance of an expert astronomer. Whether you are an experienced stargazer or new to the subject, you will gain valuable insights into the wonders above.

Please note that this has already taken place on 24/01/2025

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.



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