Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Observatory
Low Hauxley, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0JR
This coastal nature reserve benefits significantly from being away from the bright city lights, with skies likely far better than light pollution maps suggest. Northumberland Astronomical Society hosts regular meetings in the Wildlife Discovery Centre and arranges observing sessions at their nearby observatory.
Location events organiser
Northumberland Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Northumberland Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Northumberland Astronomical Society
Twitter: @Nastronomers
Facebook: Northumberland Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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25/08/25
21° 4% -
25/08/25
18° 0% -
26/08/25
17° 1% -
26/08/25
17° 4%
Weather forecast for Amble Links (beach) (0.8 miles away) updated 25/08/25 at 20:02.
Local light pollution
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a 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.
Light pollution map of Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Observatory
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 Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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