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Poundbury Centenary Field

Poundbury Centenary Field

Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HX, South West England

Best time to visit

Public venue - public location used for stargazing events.

Weather forecast

  • 17/09/25

    16° 14%

  • 17/09/25

    16° 15%

  • 18/09/25

    16° 14%

  • 18/09/25

    16° 12%

Weather forecast for Dorchester (1.0 miles away) updated 16/09/25 at 20:02.

Local light pollution

Poundbury Centenary Field is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.

The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.

Light pollution map of Poundbury Centenary Field

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 Wed 17th Sep

Wed 17th Sep

Waning Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 19:31 to 01:31
Dark for 5h 59m
Moon phase on Thu 18th Sep

Thu 18th Sep

Waning Crescent
15 % illuminated
Dark from 19:29 to 02:52
Dark for 7h 22m
Moon phase on Fri 19th Sep

Fri 19th Sep

Waning Crescent
8 % illuminated
Dark from 19:26 to 04:09
Dark for 8h 42m
Moon phase on Sat 20th Sep

Sat 20th Sep

New Moon
3 % illuminated
Dark from 19:24 to 04:43
Dark for 9h 18m
Moon phase on Sun 21st Sep

Sun 21st Sep

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 19:22 to 04:45
Dark for 9h 22m
Moon phase on Mon 22nd Sep

Mon 22nd Sep

New Moon
0 % illuminated
Dark from 19:19 to 04:46
Dark for 9h 26m
Moon phase on Tue 23rd Sep

Tue 23rd Sep

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 19:17 to 04:48
Dark for 9h 30m

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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  • Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Wednesday 17th September 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norton-sub-Hambdon Village Hall, Norton-sub-Hambdon, TA14 6SF (20.6 miles away)

    More info

  • Public observing with Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club

    Saturday 27th September 2025 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Win Green - National Trust, Ludwell, SP7 0ES (24.3 miles away)

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  • Women’s full moon guided walk

    Tuesday 7th October 2025 from 17:30pm to 19:30pm

    RSPB Arne, Wareham, BH20 5BJ (18.4 miles away)

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  • Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club meeting

    Wednesday 8th October 2025 from 19:15pm to 21:00pm

    Grosvenor Arms Hotel - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JA (23.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Weymouth Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 10th October 2025 from 19:30pm to 17:00pm

    Aldhelm's Church Centre, Weymouth, DT3 5EW (5.5 miles away)

    More info

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