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Ballannette Country Park - Isle of Man

Ballannette Country Park - Isle of Man

Ballamenagh Road, Baldrine, Isle of Man, IM4 6AJ

Best time to visit

This nature reserve in Baldrine offers outstanding views of the skies, particularly towards the North.  Free open access. Venue for occasional stargazing events organised by local astronomical societies.

Ballannette Country Park - Isle of Man is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 04/10/24

    14° 13%

  • 04/10/24

    14° 14%

  • 05/10/24

    13° 47%

  • 05/10/24

    12° 46%

Weather forecast for Laxey (2.4 miles away) updated 04/10/24 at 04:01.

Local light pollution

Ballannette Country Park - Isle of Man is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.

The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.

Light pollution map of Ballannette Country Park - Isle of Man

Best time to visit

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

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.

Fri 4th Oct

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 19:02 to 05:11
Dark for 10h 8m

Sat 5th Oct

Waxing Crescent
4 % illuminated
Dark from 19:00 to 05:13
Dark for 10h 12m

Sun 6th Oct

Waxing Crescent
9 % illuminated
Dark from 18:57 to 05:15
Dark for 10h 17m

Mon 7th Oct

Waxing Crescent
15 % illuminated
Dark from 18:55 to 05:17
Dark for 10h 21m

Tue 8th Oct

Waxing Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 19:17 to 05:19
Dark for 10h 2m

Wed 9th Oct

First Quarter
32 % illuminated
Dark from 20:09 to 05:20
Dark for 9h 11m

Thu 10th Oct

First Quarter
42 % illuminated
Dark from 21:22 to 05:22
Dark for 8h 0m

Find more dates

If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

Calendar

Events nearby

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  • Social evening at the Isle of Man Observatory

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (9.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Isle of Man Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 7th November 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (9.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Social evening at the Isle of Man Observatory

    Friday 15th November 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (9.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Isle of Man Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 5th December 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (9.0 miles away)

    More info

  • Social evening at the Isle of Man Observatory

    Friday 20th December 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man, Foxdale, IM4 3HB (9.0 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Rosehill Farm Apartments

    Richmond Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 1JH (6.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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