Liverpool, UK Clear Sky Chart

Liverpool, UK (53.41°, -2.98°) · Updated 22:34 GMT
25
Poor
medium confidence ⓘ
medium · Forecast stability

Tonight's forecast has shifted a little across recent updates — worth a re-check closer to dusk. We compare how much tonight's score has moved across our recent forecast updates, a score that's held steady is more trustworthy.

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Probably skip tonight
BEST 18:00–19:00 (1h)
Mostly cloudy but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Some haze, so transparency is slightly reduced. Conditions are changeable, so check again closer to the time.
Sunset
16:47
Sunrise
07:04
Usable Hours
2/12
Moon
89%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars47° SE
♃ Jupiter41° SE
♄ Saturn38° S
⛢ Uranus58° S
♆ Neptune36° S
Sky darkness
City sky (Bortle 8-9)
SQM 18.0, 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 Liverpool, UK

Liverpool's Bortle 7 skies reflect Merseyside's urban spread, but North Wales and Snowdonia — which hold some of the darkest skies in England and Wales — are under an hour away. The Irish Sea to the west keeps the western horizon relatively dark. Liverpool's latitude (53°N) means summer nights barely get fully dark, but winter offers 14+ hours of darkness. The planets, Moon, and bright star clusters like the Pleiades work well even from the suburbs.

Liverpool, UK Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Liverpool?∨
North Wales and Snowdonia, under an hour away, hold some of the darkest skies in England and Wales. The Clwydian Range is a closer option with Bortle 4 conditions.
Can you see stars from Liverpool?∨
Planets, the Moon, and brighter stars are visible on clear nights. The dark Irish Sea horizon to the west helps. For fainter objects, a short drive into North Wales makes a dramatic difference.
What is the darkest time of year for stargazing in Liverpool?∨
December and January offer the longest nights at over 16 hours from sunset to sunrise. Summer nights at this latitude barely achieve astronomical darkness.

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