Stargazing with Dan Puplett Nature Awareness
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm
Marcassie Farm Project
Rafford, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 2RH
Experience an evening of astronomical wonders! Learn the constellations of the autumn sky, the stories that go with them and how to navigate using the stars. See star clusters, nebulae and even our neighbouring galaxy!
Get an awe-inspiring, mind-melting glimpse into the depths of space in good company. We will also listen out for nocturnal wildlife.
Please note that this has already taken place on 22/11/2023
Event booking
Event 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.
Wed 22nd Nov
Local light pollution
Marcassie Farm Project is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Suburban
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Semi-rural
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Rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.