Beetle Bank Farm
Moor Lane, Murton, North Yorkshire, YO19 5XD, Yorkshire and The Humber
Beetle Bank Farm occupies an ideal location on the outskirts of York, away from the worst effects of the city’s light pollution. The York Astronomical Society regularly uses the venue for meetings and outreach events.
Location events organiser
The York Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact The York Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: The York Astronomical Society
Twitter: @yorkastro
Facebook: The York Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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19/04/24
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Weather forecast for York (2.7 miles away) updated 19/04/24 at 20:00.
Local light pollution
Beetle Bank Farm is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-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.
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.
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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 Beetle Bank Farm. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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