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Minniglow - Peak District

Minniglow - Peak District

Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall, Derbyshire, DE4 2PN

Best time to visit

Designated dark sky place by Peak District National Park.

Minniglow - Peak District 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.

Weather forecast

  • 01/09/26

    19° 5%

  • 01/09/26

    19° 14%

  • 01/09/26

    18° 6%

  • 02/09/26

    15° 7%

Weather forecast for Bakewell (6.7 miles away) updated 01/09/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.

Local light pollution

Minniglow - Peak District is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural 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 Minniglow - Peak District

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 1st Sep

Tue 1st Sep

Waning Gibbous
84 % illuminated
Dark from 20:17 to 03:57
Dark for 7h 39m
Moon phase on Wed 2nd Sep

Wed 2nd Sep

Waning Gibbous
75 % illuminated
Dark from 20:15 to 03:59
Dark for 7h 43m
Moon phase on Thu 3rd Sep

Thu 3rd Sep

Third Quarter
65 % illuminated
Dark from 20:12 to 20:40
Dark for 0h 27m
Moon phase on Fri 4th Sep

Fri 4th Sep

Third Quarter
54 % illuminated
Dark from 20:09 to 21:26
Dark for 1h 16m
Moon phase on Sat 5th Sep

Sat 5th Sep

Third Quarter
42 % illuminated
Dark from 20:06 to 22:32
Dark for 2h 25m
Moon phase on Sun 6th Sep

Sun 6th Sep

Third Quarter
31 % illuminated
Dark from 20:04 to 23:56
Dark for 3h 51m
Moon phase on Mon 7th Sep

Mon 7th Sep

Waning Crescent
21 % illuminated
Dark from 20:01 to 01:28
Dark for 5h 26m

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 3rd September 2026 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Nottingham Emmanuel School, West Bridgford, NG2 7YF (26.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Derby & District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 4th September 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Friends Meeting House - Derby, Derby, DE1 3GY (16.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Rosliston Astronomy Group Astrophotography Session

    Friday 4th September 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX (25.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 4th September 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH (14.1 miles away)

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  • Keele Observatory public solar viewing

    Saturday 5th September 2026 from 13:00pm to 15:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG (24.7 miles away)

    More info

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