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Alvaston Park, Derby

Alvaston Park, Derby

Meadow Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8QQ

Best time to visit

Venue for stargazing events hosted by the Derby Parks service often in collaboration with Derby & District Astronomical Society.

Weather forecast

  • 05/05/26

    15° 6%

  • 05/05/26

    15° 53%

  • 05/05/26

    12° 50%

  • 06/05/26

    9° 7%

Weather forecast for Derby (1.8 miles away) updated 05/05/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.

Local light pollution

Alvaston Park, Derby 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 Alvaston Park, Derby

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 Tue 5th May

Tue 5th May

Waning Gibbous
90 % illuminated
Dark from 21:15 to 00:21
Dark for 3h 5m
Moon phase on Wed 6th May

Wed 6th May

Waning Gibbous
84 % illuminated
Dark from 21:18 to 00:59
Dark for 3h 40m
Moon phase on Thu 7th May

Thu 7th May

Waning Gibbous
77 % illuminated
Dark from 21:20 to 01:26
Dark for 4h 5m
Moon phase on Fri 8th May

Fri 8th May

Third Quarter
68 % illuminated
Dark from 21:23 to 01:45
Dark for 4h 21m
Moon phase on Sat 9th May

Sat 9th May

Third Quarter
59 % illuminated
Dark from 21:26 to 01:59
Dark for 4h 32m
Moon phase on Sun 10th May

Sun 10th May

Third Quarter
49 % illuminated
Dark from 21:28 to 02:10
Dark for 4h 41m
Moon phase on Mon 11th May

Mon 11th May

Third Quarter
39 % illuminated
Dark from 21:31 to 02:21
Dark for 4h 49m

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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  • Nottingham Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 7th May 2026 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Nottingham Emmanuel School, West Bridgford, NG2 7YF (12.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Observing with Melton and District Astronomical Society

    Friday 8th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Gaddesby Village Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE7 4WF (23.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Rosliston Astronomy Group mid-month meeting

    Friday 8th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX (13.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 8th May 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH (23.8 miles away)

    More info

  • Observing at Flamsteed Observatory

    Saturday 9th May 2026 from 20:30pm to 23:00pm

    Flamsteed Observatory, Derby, DE6 3BY (10.3 miles away)

    More info

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