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Alexandra Park - Bath

Alexandra Park - Bath

Shakespeare Avenue, Bath, Avon, BA2 4RQ

Best time to visit

Reasonable views of the overhead stars with limited horizon other than the northerly viewpoint over Bath. Easily accessible from the centre of Bath by foot, bicycle, bus, or car.

The Park is closed to cars often at night depending on local restrictions but parking just outside is feasible. Toilets on site. A popular location and so extra observers can be expected if you set up a telescope in the green space.

Location recommended by Bath Astronomers.

Alexandra Park - Bath has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, national park, community organisation or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.

Location events organiser

Bath Astronomers

Bath Astronomers organises events at this location

Please contact Bath Astronomers directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: Bath Astronomers
Twitter: @BathAstronomers
Facebook: Bath Astronomers

Weather forecast

  • 01/04/26

    12° 10%

  • 01/04/26

    12° 6%

  • 01/04/26

    11° 13%

  • 02/04/26

    10° 7%

Weather forecast for Bath (0.1 miles away) updated 01/04/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.

Local light pollution

Alexandra Park - Bath is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.

The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.

Light pollution map of Alexandra Park - Bath

Best time to visit

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 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 Wed 1st Apr

Wed 1st Apr

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Thu 2nd Apr

Thu 2nd Apr

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Fri 3rd Apr

Fri 3rd Apr

Full Moon
99 % illuminated
Dark from 20:00 to 20:54
Dark for 0h 53m
Moon phase on Sat 4th Apr

Sat 4th Apr

Full Moon
96 % illuminated
Dark from 20:02 to 22:10
Dark for 2h 7m
Moon phase on Sun 5th Apr

Sun 5th Apr

Waning Gibbous
92 % illuminated
Dark from 20:04 to 23:24
Dark for 3h 19m
Moon phase on Mon 6th Apr

Mon 6th Apr

Waning Gibbous
86 % illuminated
Dark from 20:06 to 00:32
Dark for 4h 25m
Moon phase on Tue 7th Apr

Tue 7th Apr

Waning Gibbous
79 % illuminated
Dark from 20:08 to 01:31
Dark for 5h 22m

Find more dates

If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

Calendar

Events nearby

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  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 7th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Pewsham Community Centre, Chippenham, SN15 3SY (12.2 miles away)

    More info

  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club meeting

    Wednesday 8th April 2026 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Grosvenor Arms Hotel - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JA (26.3 miles away)

    More info

  • Starquest Astronomy Club meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 9th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Sutton Veny Village Hall, Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP (16.6 miles away)

    More info

  • Wiltshire Astronomical Society observing session

    Friday 10th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 23:00pm

    Lacock Playing Fields, Chippenham, SN15 2LQ (10.6 miles away)

    More info

  • Astronomy Down the Pub with Wells Astronomers

    Wednesday 15th April 2026 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Old Down Inn - Emborough, Radstock, BA3 4SA (11.1 miles away)

    More info

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