Set at the heart of Dalby Forest the courtyard complex benefits from fantastic dark skies and is an ideal location to explore the heavens above. As such, it makes for a perfect stargazing venue for Astro Dog who organise regular public stargazing events from Autumn through Winter into Spring. A visit is highly recommended!
Location events organiser
Astro Dog organises events at this location
Please contact Astro Dog directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Astro Dog
Facebook: Astro Dog
Weather forecast
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16/09/25
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16/09/25
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17/09/25
11° 64%
Weather forecast for Dalby Forest (0.2 miles away) updated 16/09/25 at 20:02.
Local light pollution
Dalby Forest Courtyard 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.
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 Dalby Forest Courtyard. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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