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Primrose Hill - London

Primrose Hill - London

Prince Albert Road, London, London, NW1 4RY

Best time to visit

Primrose Hill is a popular grassy hill known for its views across London; its height makes it a pretty decent location for star and meteor shower viewing.

Primrose Hill - London 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

    13° 3%

  • 21/04/26

    13° 0%

  • 21/04/26

    12° 0%

  • 22/04/26

    9° 0%

Weather forecast for London (2.7 miles away) updated 21/04/26 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 Tue 21st Apr

Tue 21st Apr

Waxing Crescent
17 % illuminated
Dark from 01:08 to 03:26
Dark for 2h 18m
Moon phase on Wed 22nd Apr

Wed 22nd Apr

Waxing Crescent
27 % illuminated
Dark from 01:52 to 03:24
Dark for 1h 32m
Moon phase on Thu 23rd Apr

Thu 23rd Apr

First Quarter
38 % illuminated
Dark from 02:21 to 03:21
Dark for 1h 0m
Moon phase on Fri 24th Apr

Fri 24th Apr

First Quarter
49 % illuminated
Dark from 02:41 to 03:19
Dark for 0h 38m
Moon phase on Sat 25th Apr

Sat 25th Apr

First Quarter
60 % illuminated
Dark from 02:56 to 03:16
Dark for 0h 20m
Moon phase on Sun 26th Apr

Sun 26th Apr

Waxing Gibbous
70 % illuminated
Dark from 03:09 to 03:14
Dark for 0h 5m
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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  • Stargazing at Walthamstow Wetlands

    Tuesday 21st April 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:30pm

    Walthamstow Wetlands, London, N17 9NH (5.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Orpington Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 22nd April 2026 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, Petts Wood, BR6 1QW (14.8 miles away)

    More info

  • Stargazing from the Severndroog Castle Roof

    Wednesday 22nd April 2026 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Severndroog Castle, London, SE18 3RT (10.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 23rd April 2026 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Dick Chambers Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD (19.2 miles away)

    More info

  • Loughton Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Thursday 23rd April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping, CM16 7EJ (14.3 miles away)

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