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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

  • 21/06/26

    23° 13%

  • 21/06/26

    22° 10%

  • 21/06/26

    21° 5%

  • 22/06/26

    19° 5%

Weather forecast for Bakewell (6.7 miles away) updated 21/06/26 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 Sun 21st Jun

Sun 21st Jun

First Quarter
41 % illuminated
Dark from 23:51 to 01:17
Dark for 1h 26m
Moon phase on Mon 22nd Jun

Mon 22nd Jun

First Quarter
51 % illuminated
Dark from 00:01 to 01:18
Dark for 1h 17m
Moon phase on Tue 23rd Jun

Tue 23rd Jun

First Quarter
61 % illuminated
Dark from 00:11 to 01:18
Dark for 1h 7m
Moon phase on Wed 24th Jun

Wed 24th Jun

Waxing Gibbous
70 % illuminated
Dark from 00:24 to 01:19
Dark for 0h 55m
Moon phase on Thu 25th Jun

Thu 25th Jun

Waxing Gibbous
79 % illuminated
Dark from 00:41 to 01:20
Dark for 0h 39m
Moon phase on Fri 26th Jun

Fri 26th Jun

Waxing Gibbous
86 % illuminated
Dark from 01:05 to 01:21
Dark for 0h 16m
Moon phase on Sat 27th Jun

Sat 27th Jun

Waxing Gibbous
92 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS

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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  • Sheffield Astronomical Society Beginner’s Evening

    Tuesday 23rd June 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info

  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 23rd June 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info

  • Ilkeston & District Astronomical Society informal meeting

    Wednesday 24th June 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Shipley Country Park Visitors Centre, Shipley, DE75 7GX (16.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Rosliston Astronomy Group late-month meeting

    Friday 26th June 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

    More info

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 26th June 2026 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

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

    More info

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