Founded in 1799 by the then-leading British scientist Henry Cavendish, The Royal Institution helps to promote public interest in science and research.
Weather forecast
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03/10/25
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Weather forecast for Oxford Street Youth Hostel (0.4 miles away) updated 03/10/25 at 16:02.
Local light pollution
The Royal Institution is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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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!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at The Royal Institution. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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