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Parsley Hay - Peak District

Parsley Hay - Peak District

Biggin, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0DG

Best time to visit

Designated dark sky place by Peak District National Park.

Parsley Hay - 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

  • 21/04/26

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  • 21/04/26

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  • 21/04/26

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  • 22/04/26

    6° 0%

Weather forecast for Bakewell (5.4 miles away) updated 21/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.

Local light pollution

Parsley Hay - 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 Parsley Hay - 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 21st Apr

Tue 21st Apr

Waxing Crescent
17 % illuminated
Dark from 01:28 to 03:24
Dark for 1h 56m
Moon phase on Wed 22nd Apr

Wed 22nd Apr

Waxing Crescent
27 % illuminated
Dark from 02:09 to 03:21
Dark for 1h 12m
Moon phase on Thu 23rd Apr

Thu 23rd Apr

First Quarter
38 % illuminated
Dark from 02:36 to 03:19
Dark for 0h 43m
Moon phase on Fri 24th Apr

Fri 24th Apr

First Quarter
49 % illuminated
Dark from 02:54 to 03:16
Dark for 0h 22m
Moon phase on Sat 25th Apr

Sat 25th Apr

First Quarter
60 % illuminated
Dark from 03:07 to 03:13
Dark for 0h 6m
Moon phase on Sun 26th Apr

Sun 26th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
70 % illuminated
NO DARKNESS
Moon phase on Mon 27th Apr

Mon 27th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
79 % 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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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 21st April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG (23.4 miles away)

    More info

  • Bassetlaw Astronomical Society meeting (in-person)

    Wednesday 22nd April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Gateford Park Primary School, Worksop, S81 7AL (29.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Manchester Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    Thursday 23rd April 2026 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Blackett Lecture Theatre, Manchester, M13 9PL (27.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Mindful Stargazing at The Tawny

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Tawny Hotel, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0AG (13.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Rosliston Astronomy Group late-month meeting

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX (29.4 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Dovestone Holiday Park

    Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7NF (26.1 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Mizar – Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge

    Chapel Chorlton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST5 5JN, West Midlands (26.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Alcor – Shacks Wild Stargazing Lodge

    Chapel Chorlton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST5 5JN, West Midlands (26.4 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Nook Brewhouse

    3A Victoria Square, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2DN (27.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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