Nottingham, UK Stargazing Forecast

Nottingham, UK (52.95°, -1.15°) · Updated 17:06 UTC
26
Poor
medium confidence ⓘ
medium · Forecast stability

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Probably skip tonight
Mostly cloudy with moderate moon interference. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
20:01
Sunrise
04:20
Usable Hours
0/2
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♄ Saturn25° SE
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Stargazing in Nottingham, UK

Nottingham's Bortle 6–7 urban glow decreases heading into rural Lincolnshire to the east or Derbyshire's hills to the west. The Peak District is around 40 minutes away for Bortle 4 conditions. Nottingham's central England location means it sits in a relative rain shadow, receiving less rainfall than the west coast. The flat terrain east of the city provides an excellent low eastern horizon for catching rising planets and constellations.

Nottingham, UK Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Nottingham?∨
The Peak District is about 40 minutes west with Bortle 4 conditions. Rural Lincolnshire to the east offers wide, flat horizons that are excellent for catching rising planets and constellations.
Is Nottingham good for astronomy?∨
Nottingham's central England location sits in a relative rain shadow, giving it more clear nights than the west coast. The flat terrain east of the city provides an excellent low eastern horizon.
When is the best time to stargaze in Nottingham?∨
Autumn and winter high-pressure systems bring the clearest conditions. Winter nights are long (over 16 hours from sunset to sunrise in December), giving plenty of observing time.

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