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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

  • 01/06/26

    17° 56%

  • 01/06/26

    17° 84%

  • 01/06/26

    17° 90%

  • 02/06/26

    15° 86%

Weather forecast for Bakewell (6.7 miles away) updated 01/06/26 at 06:01. 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 Mon 1st Jun

Mon 1st Jun

Full Moon
100 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Tue 2nd Jun

Tue 2nd Jun

Full Moon
98 % illuminated
Dark from 22:31 to 23:02
Dark for 0h 30m
Moon phase on Wed 3rd Jun

Wed 3rd Jun

Waning Gibbous
94 % illuminated
Dark from 22:34 to 23:31
Dark for 0h 56m
Moon phase on Thu 4th Jun

Thu 4th Jun

Waning Gibbous
88 % illuminated
Dark from 22:36 to 23:52
Dark for 1h 15m
Moon phase on Fri 5th Jun

Fri 5th Jun

Waning Gibbous
82 % illuminated
Dark from 22:38 to 00:07
Dark for 1h 28m
Moon phase on Sat 6th Jun

Sat 6th Jun

Waning Gibbous
73 % illuminated
Dark from 22:40 to 00:19
Dark for 1h 38m
Moon phase on Sun 7th Jun

Sun 7th Jun

Third Quarter
64 % illuminated
Dark from 22:42 to 00:29
Dark for 1h 46m

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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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 2nd June 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info

  • Macclesfield Astronomical Society Workshop Evening

    Tuesday 2nd June 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:00pm

    Calvary Church, Macclesfield, SK11 8RH (20.6 miles away)

    More info

  • Nottingham Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 4th June 2026 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Derby & District Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 5th June 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 5th June 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Mizar – Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge

    Chapel Chorlton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST5 5JN, West Midlands (26.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Alcor – Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge

    Chapel Chorlton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST5 5JN, West Midlands (27.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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