Kielder, UK Clear Sky Chart

Kielder, UK (55.23°, -2.58°) · Updated 16:23 GMT
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Poor
medium confidence ⓘ
medium · Forecast stability

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Partly cloudy with some clear gaps with moderate moon interference. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters.
Sunset
16:38
Sunrise
07:10
Usable Hours
3/12
Moon
81%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars46° SE
♃ Jupiter41° SE
♄ Saturn36° S
⛢ Uranus56° S
♆ Neptune34° S
Sky darkness
Very dark (Bortle 1-3)
SQM 21.6, estimated from satellite night lights. A property of the place, separate from tonight’s score. How we estimate this
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Stargazing in Kielder, UK

Kielder village sits at the heart of Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, one of the largest areas of protected dark sky in Europe. Bortle 2 conditions are routine, and on the best nights the Milky Way casts visible shadows. Kielder Observatory, purpose-built for public astronomy, hosts events most nights and houses several large telescopes. At 55.2°N, aurora is a genuine prospect during Kp 5+ storms, with the vast surrounding forest blocking light domes from every direction. The remoteness that makes Kielder dark also means clear, still nights are common in winter high pressure.

Kielder, UK Stargazing FAQ

How dark is Kielder?∨
Kielder sits in Northumberland International Dark Sky Park with Bortle 2 conditions — one of the darkest accessible places in England. On the clearest nights the Milky Way casts visible shadows and the zodiacal light is obvious.
What is Kielder Observatory?∨
Kielder Observatory is a purpose-built public observatory hosting events most nights, with several large telescopes. It's one of the UK's premier stargazing venues and must be booked in advance, especially for aurora and meteor-shower events.
Can you see the northern lights from Kielder?∨
Yes — at 55.2°N with Kp 5+ activity, aurora is a genuine prospect. The vast surrounding forest blocks light pollution from every direction, giving a clean northern horizon for displays.

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