Regular observing location for Fordingbridge Astronomical Society who host regular public stargazing events here.
Location events organiser
Fordingbridge Astronomers organises events at this location
Please contact Fordingbridge Astronomers directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Fordingbridge Astronomers
Facebook: Fordingbridge Astronomers
Weather forecast
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15/09/26
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15/09/26
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15/09/26
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16/09/26
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Weather forecast for Fordingbridge (1.6 miles away) updated 14/09/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Hyde Common - Pentons Hill is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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.
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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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