The car park next to the Christmas Trees vendor at the top of Tyrebagger Hill is the meeting location for the Aberdeen West Astronomy Group. The group hosts monthly stargazing sessions at this location during the Winter months.
Location events organiser
Aberdeen West Astronomy Group organises events at this location
Please contact Aberdeen West Astronomy Group directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Aberdeen West Astronomy Group
Facebook: Aberdeen West Astronomy Group
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Aberdeen (6.8 miles away) updated 30/04/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Tyrebagger Hill is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a 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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