Cambridge, UK Clear Sky Chart

Cambridge, UK (52.21°, 0.12°) · Updated 06:35 BST
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Great night ahead
BEST 21:00–04:14 (7h 15m)
Mostly clear skies. Some haze, so transparency is slightly reduced.
Sunset
19:37
Sunrise
06:19
Usable Hours
8/8
Moon
37%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars27° E
♄ Saturn41° S
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Stargazing in Cambridge, UK

Cambridge's flat East Anglian terrain provides wide-open horizons, and light pollution (Bortle 5–6) drops off steadily heading into rural Norfolk and Suffolk. East Anglia is one of the driest parts of the UK, giving Cambridge more clear nights than average — particularly during spring anticyclones. The low humidity also helps transparency. The Institute of Astronomy holds regular public observing evenings. Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons are rewarding targets even from the city.

Cambridge, UK Stargazing FAQ

Is Cambridge good for stargazing?∨
Cambridge benefits from being in one of the UK's driest regions, giving it more clear nights than average. The flat East Anglian terrain provides wide-open horizons, and light pollution drops off steadily heading into rural Norfolk and Suffolk.
Can you do astronomy in Cambridge?∨
Cambridge has a deep astronomical heritage. The Institute of Astronomy holds regular public observing evenings, and the flat fenland landscape provides excellent horizons for observing rising and setting objects.
Where is the darkest sky near Cambridge?∨
Rural Norfolk and north Suffolk offer Bortle 3-4 conditions within 60-90 minutes. The Waveney Valley and the Norfolk coast are popular observing areas for Cambridge-based astronomers.

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