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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

  • 11/05/26

    11° 5%

  • 11/05/26

    11° 5%

  • 11/05/26

    9° 4%

  • 12/05/26

    7° 0%

Weather forecast for Bakewell (6.7 miles away) updated 11/05/26 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 Mon 11th May

Mon 11th May

Third Quarter
39 % illuminated
Dark from 21:34 to 02:22
Dark for 4h 47m
Moon phase on Tue 12th May

Tue 12th May

Waning Crescent
29 % illuminated
Dark from 21:36 to 02:26
Dark for 4h 49m
Moon phase on Wed 13th May

Wed 13th May

Waning Crescent
19 % illuminated
Dark from 21:39 to 02:24
Dark for 4h 44m
Moon phase on Thu 14th May

Thu 14th May

Waning Crescent
11 % illuminated
Dark from 21:42 to 02:21
Dark for 4h 38m
Moon phase on Fri 15th May

Fri 15th May

Waning Crescent
5 % illuminated
Dark from 21:45 to 02:18
Dark for 4h 33m
Moon phase on Sat 16th May

Sat 16th May

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 21:47 to 02:16
Dark for 4h 28m
Moon phase on Sun 17th May

Sun 17th May

New Moon
0 % illuminated
Dark from 21:57 to 02:13
Dark for 4h 16m

Find more dates

If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

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Events nearby

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    Tuesday 12th May 2026 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    The Ranmoor Parish Centre, Sheffield, S10 3GX (19.1 miles away)

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    Tuesday 12th May 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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    Friday 15th May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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    Friday 15th May 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

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

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 19th May 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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