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Southampton Cruise Terminal

Southampton Cruise Terminal

White Star Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3GG

Best time to visit

Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Southampton (1.0 miles away) updated 03/07/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.

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 Fri 3rd Jul

Fri 3rd Jul

Waning Gibbous
92 % illuminated
Dark from 22:15 to 22:19
Dark for 0h 3m
Moon phase on Sat 4th Jul

Sat 4th Jul

Waning Gibbous
86 % illuminated
Dark from 22:14 to 22:32
Dark for 0h 17m
Moon phase on Sun 5th Jul

Sun 5th Jul

Waning Gibbous
78 % illuminated
Dark from 22:13 to 22:44
Dark for 0h 30m
Moon phase on Mon 6th Jul

Mon 6th Jul

Third Quarter
69 % illuminated
Dark from 22:12 to 22:56
Dark for 0h 43m
Moon phase on Tue 7th Jul

Tue 7th Jul

Third Quarter
59 % illuminated
Dark from 22:11 to 23:10
Dark for 0h 58m
Moon phase on Wed 8th Jul

Wed 8th Jul

Third Quarter
48 % illuminated
Dark from 22:10 to 23:26
Dark for 1h 15m
Moon phase on Thu 9th Jul

Thu 9th Jul

Third Quarter
37 % illuminated
Dark from 22:08 to 23:48
Dark for 1h 39m

Find more dates

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

Calendar

Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Southampton Cruise Terminal. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruise to Spain from Southampton with Fred. Olsen Cruises

    Monday 10th August 2026 from 12:00pm to Thursday 20th August 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • Discovering Italy with the Amalfi Coast with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Monday 28th September 2026 from 12:00pm to Saturday 17th October 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • Mediterranean Grand Voyage with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Wednesday 30th September 2026 from 12:00pm to Thursday 10th December 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • Winter Warmth in the Canary Islands with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Sunday 25th October 2026 from 12:00pm to Monday 9th November 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • In Search of the Northern Lights with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Sunday 8th November 2026 from 12:00pm to Tuesday 24th November 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

  • Canary Islands Fleet Fiesta with Fred. Olsen and Go Stargazing

    Monday 23rd November 2026 from 12:00pm to Tuesday 8th December 2026 12:00pm

    Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3GG

    More info

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