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.
Visit event websiteEvent darkness
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.
Fri 24th Jan
Local light pollution
Raby Castle is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a 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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